Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using a scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display active B212C-13-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE TIPM RUN/START DTC
1. With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display any active TIPM Run/Start circuit related DTCs?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to appropriate Electrical Diagnostic Information and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure .
  No
  - Go To 3.
INSPECT THE TIPM M16 FUSE
1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Remove and inspect TIPM M16 fuse.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
  
  Is fuse TIPM M16 fuse open?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Go To 6.
CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

Fig 1: Checking Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output Circuit Resistance
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WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Measure the resistance of the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit between TIPM M16 fuse terminal (output side) and ground.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
  - Replace the TIPM M16 fuse in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WITH ORC DISCONNECTED

Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Run/start Control Output Circuit Resistance
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1. Disconnect both ORC harness connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-24, 32-Way Adapter) to the ORC C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit between the appropriate terminal of the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-24, 32-Way Adapter) and ground.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the TIPM M16 fuse.
  - Repair the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Replace the TIPM M16 fuse.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK (F201) IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage of the Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit at the TIPM M16 fuse terminal (supply side).
  Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7.
  No
  - Repair the open Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK FOR ORC CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Of Fused Ignition Run/start Control Output Circuit
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WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Reinstall the TIPM M16 Fuse.
2. Disconnect both ORC harness connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Install the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-24, 32-Way Adapter) to the ORC C2 harness connector.
  WARNING:
  Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
4. Measure the voltage of the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit between the appropriate terminal of the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-24, 32-Way Adapter) and ground.
  Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go To 8.
CHECK FOR OPEN (F201) FUSED IGNITION RUN START CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT

Fig 4: Checking For Open Fused Ignition Run Start Control Output Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

Disconnect the TIPM C6 harness connector.

NOTE:
Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
1. Measure the resistance of the (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit between the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-24, 32-Way Adapter) cavity 16 and the TIPM C6 harness connector cavity 7.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Turn the ignition OFF.
  - Replace the TIPM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500 .
  No
  - Repair the open (F201) Fused Ignition Run/Start Control Output circuit.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .