Diagnostic Test

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DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
If there are any ASD/Main Relay or system voltage DTCs present, diagnose those DTCs before proceeding with this test procedure.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs. Copy DTC and Freeze Frame information and clear DTCs.
  NOTE:
  Active or pending DTCs may not allow A/C clutch actuation, make sure all DTCs are cleared before proceeding with this test procedure.
3. With the scan tool, actuate the A/C Compressor.
4. Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
5. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
(C13) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And A/C Clutch Control Circuit In C1 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Harness Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the C1 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
3. Disconnect the C3 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit in the C1 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
(C13) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of A/C Clutch Control Circuit Between Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Harness Connector And Appropriate Terminal Of Special Tool #8815
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

CAUTION:
Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform the diagnostics.
1. Measure the resistance of the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit between the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector and the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the open or high resistance in the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) ACTUATION

Fig 3: Checking A/C Clutch Control Circuit With 12-Volt Test Light
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1. Connect the C1 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
  CAUTION:
  Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform the diagnostics.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit at the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
  NOTE:
  The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Is the test light illuminated and brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6.
  No
  - Go To 5.
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the related connectors.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the related connectors.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PCM - REMOVAL , also see PCM / TCM PROGRAMMING
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .