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 IF DTC IS ACTIVE
- IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE
- CHECK THE (C83) IR SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (JS27)
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the A/C Heater Control harness connector.
- Disconnect the Infrared Sensor harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage of the (C83) IR Sensor Signal circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C83) IR Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE (C830) IR SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (JS27)
- Measure the voltage of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 5
- Measure the voltage of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit.
- CHECK THE (C830) IR SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN (JS27)
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Measure the resistance of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit between the A/C Heater Control harness connector and the Infrared Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit for an open.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 9
- CHECK THE (C83) IR SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (JS41)
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the A/C Heater Control harness connector.
- Disconnect the Infrared Sensor harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage of the (C83) IR Sensor Signal circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C83) IR Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 7
- CHECK THE (C830) IR SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (JS41)
- Measure the voltage of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 8
- Measure the voltage of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit.
- CHECK THE (C830) IR SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN (JS41) Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Of IR Sensor Return Circuit Between A/C Heater Control Harness Connector And Infrared Sensor Harness Connector
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- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Measure the resistance of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit between the A/C Heater Control harness connector and the Infrared Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit for an open.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 9
- CHECK THE INFRARED SENSOR
- Replace the Infrared Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE
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Did the DTC reset performing the HVAC Verification Test?
Yes
- Replace and program the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete.
- CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
- The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
- With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete.