Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE: If P0615, P0616 or P0617 has set along with this DTC, diagnose those DTCs first before continuing.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Refer to the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
STARTER CONTROL OUTPUT OPERATION

Fig 1: Checking Starter Control Output Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Starter (1-way) harness connector.
3. With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (T750) Starter Control Output circuit in the Starter (1-way) harness connector
  WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
4. Crank the engine and monitor the test light.
  NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Starter in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
(T750) STARTER CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Starter Control Output Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off
2. Disconnect the TIPM 10 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (T750) Starter Control Output circuit between the TIPM C10 harness connector and the Starter harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Repair the short to ground in the (T750) Starter Control Output circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
2. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .