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.

VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

NOTE:
Check for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) 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, read active DTCs.
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS
1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules.
  NOTE:
  Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.
  
  Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  No
  - Go To 3
VERIFY THE SAS IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. With the scan tool, select ECU View.
2. Verify the SAS is active on the bus.
  Is the SAS active on the bus?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the No Response from SAS diagnostic procedure.
CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.
  Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the SAS?
  
  Yes
  - Replace/update the Steering Angle Sensor (internal to the clockspring) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace/update the module that set this DTC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .