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.
- ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs. Copy DTC and Freeze Frame information.
- Operate the vehicle under conditions similar to which the DTC was set.NOTE:
It may be necessary to test drive the vehicle within the DTC monitoring conditions. It may take up to three 60-40 MPH decels in order for this DTC to set.
Does the DTC reset while cranking or during the test drive?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect the CKP wire harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Visually inspect the CKP wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Crank Position Sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
- Make sure the Crankshaft Position Sensor is properly installed and the mounting bolt(s) are torqued to the proper specification.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Yes
- Repair as necessary
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- TONE WHEEL/FLEX PLATE INSPECTION
- Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Refer to SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION, REMOVAL .
- Inspect the Tone Wheel/Flex Plate slots for damage, foreign material, or excessive movement.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair or replace the Tone Wheel/Flex Plate as necessary. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
- Replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor in accordance with the service information. Refer to SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .