Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
1. Check all fuses. If any fuses are open, diagnose the appropriate circuit.
2. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
4. 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.
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F100) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove fuse number 27.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK ORC FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ORC harness connector.
3. Reinstall fuse number 27.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F100) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (F100) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit and ground.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F100) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete.
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F929) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove fuse number 22.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - 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 .
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK THE A/C HEATER CONTROL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking A/C Heater Control For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control harness connector.
3. Reinstall fuse number 22.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Replace the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CONTROL, A/C AND HEATER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK COMPASS MODULE FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 3: Checking Compass Module For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMPASS, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON (F929) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT

Fig 4: Checking For Short To Ground On Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (F929) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit and ground.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F929) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) circuit for a short to ground.
  - 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 .