Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the A/C Pressure Transducer in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to TRANSDUCER, A/C PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY SHORTED TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM C5 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY SHORTED TO THE (C918) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit and the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit for a short to the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the TIPM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER (TIPM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance between the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit and the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit.