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Diagnostic Test

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  1. BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED 

    Has the battery been disconnected, lost it's charge, or been replaced recently?

    Yes 

    • Disconnecting or replacing the battery will set this DTC. Erase the DTC.
    • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the 62TE VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    • Go To  2.
  2. QUICK LEARN PERFORMED 

    Has a Quick Learn procedure been performed?

    Yes 

    • Performing Quick Learn will set this DTC. Erase the DTC.
    • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the 62TE VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    • Go To  3.
  3. PCM REPLACED OR DISCONNECTED 

    Has the PCM been replaced or disconnected?

    Yes 

    • Replacing or disconnecting the PCM will set this DTC. Erase the DTC.
    • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the 62TE VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    • Go To  4.
  4. CHECK THE (A908) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking Fused B(+) Circuit For An Open
    GC0150018Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A908) Fused B(+) circuit.
      NOTE:

      The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5.

      No 

      • Repair the (A908) Fused B(+) circuit for an open. If the fuse is open make sure to check for a short to ground.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the 62TE VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. (Z902) GROUND CIRCUITS 
    Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuits For An Open
    GC0150020Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z902) Ground circuits in the appropriate terminals of the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
      NOTE:

      The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly for all of the ground circuits?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6.

      No 

      • Repair the Ground circuits for an open.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the 62TE VERIFICATION TEST .
  6. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
    4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the 62TE VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Test Complete.