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 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
1. Check all fuses.
2. Using 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. Using 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 .
CHECK TIPM FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove fuse 16.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using 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.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK SUNROOF MOTOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Sunroof Motor For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Sunroof Motor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Replace the Sunroof Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE INSTRUMENT PANEL POWER OUTLET FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Instrument Panel Power Outlet
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Instrument Panel Power Outlet harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Replace the Instrument Panel Power Outlet in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F996) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN/ACC) CIRCUIT

Fig 3: Checking Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F996) Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F996) Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND ON THE (F986) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN/ACC) CIRCUIT

Fig 4: Checking For Short To Ground On Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) Circuit
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1. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F986) Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F986) Ignition Switch Output (RUN/ACC) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .