Diagnostic Test

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TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE: Check for any TSB(s) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Antilock Brake Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace the Antilock Brake Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) - INTERNAL SHORT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM) C1 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the appropriate VERIFICATION TEST. For PCM. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure . For ECM.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) - INTERNAL SHORT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module C1 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace and program the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .
STEERING CONTROL MODULE (SAS) - INTERNAL SHORT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Steering Control Module (SAS) harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 6
  No
  - Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace and program the Steering Control Module (SAS) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
(D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking CAN C BUS (+) Circuit For Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and ground.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 7
(D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking CAN C Bus (-) Circuit For Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the voltage between the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit and ground.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 8
(D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 3: Checking CAN C Bus (+) Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit.
  Is any resistance present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 9
(D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking CAN C Bus (-) Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
  Is any resistance present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 10
(D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT

Fig 5: Checking CAN C Bus (+) Circuit For Short To CAN C Bus (-) Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
  Is any resistance present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace and program 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 .