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.
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 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.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 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
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Antilock Brake Module harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 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. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If OK, replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate Testing & Diagnostics article in Engine Performance .
- STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - INTERNAL SHORT
- Turn the ignition off.NOTE:
If vehicle is not equipped with this sensor, answer yes to the question.
- Disconnect the Clockspring C3 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase TIPM DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off three times.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read active TIPM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If OK, replace and program the Steering Angle Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Turn the ignition off.
- (D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Totally Integrated Power Module C2 and C3 harness connectors.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and ground on both connectors.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 6
- (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- 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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 7
- Measure the voltage between the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit and ground.
- (D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- 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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 8
- (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
- 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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 9
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.
- (D65) CAN C BUS (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (D64) CAN C BUS (-) CIRCUIT
- 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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If OK, replace and program 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 .
- Measure the resistance between the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit and the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit.