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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE:

    Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor supply voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.

    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 

  2. (K852) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit Voltage
    GC0141952Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6.

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. (K852) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit For Short To Ground
    GC0141956Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      No 

      • Repair the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. (K852) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K167) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit For Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0141949Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K167) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5.

      No 

      • Repair the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit for a short to the (K167) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. (K852) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K400) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 4: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit For Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0141948Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K400) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6.

      No 

      • Repair the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit for a short to the (K400) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  6. (K852) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 5: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit For Open Or High Resistance
    GC0141865Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  7.

      No 

      • Repair the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  7. (K23) APP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 6: Checking APP Signal 1 Circuit For Short To Ground
    GC0141966Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  8.

      No 

      • Repair the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  8. (K23) APP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K167) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 7: Checking APP Signal 1 Circuit For Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0141958Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit and the (K167) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  9.

      No 

      • Repair the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit for a short to the (K167) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  9. (K23) APP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K400) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 8: Checking APP Signal 1 Circuit For Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0141959Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit and the (K400) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  10.

      No 

      • Repair the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit for a short to the (K400) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  10. (K23) APP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 9: Checking APP Signal 1 Circuit For Open Or High Resistance
    GC0141866Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C1 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  11.

      No 

      • Repair the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  11. ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C1 harness connector.
    3. Connect a jumper wire between the (K852) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K23) APP Signal 1 circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor signal voltage.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 Volts with the jumper wire in place?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  12.
  12. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 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. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    6. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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