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
1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
  WARNING:
  When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of Generator Field Control Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Generator harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And Gen. Field Control Circuit In Generator Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit between the Generator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
GENERATOR

Fig 3: Using 12 Volt Test Light Connected To Ground To Check Generator Field Control Circuit In Generator Harness Connector
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1. Connect the PCM C2 harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, actuate the Generator field control to the ON (100%) position.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
5. With the scan tool, actuate the Generator field control to the OFF (0%) position.
6. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light should not be illuminated.
  
  Is the test light illuminated and bright with the actuation ON (100%) and not illuminated with the actuation OFF (0%)?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Generator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 6
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Generator and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .