Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- CHECK THE (F20) IGNITION RUN - START OUTPUT CIRCUIT AT THE BCM
- CHECK THE (F20) IGNITION RUN - START OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Radio Frequency (RF) Hub Module C1 harness connector.
- Check for continuity between ground and the (F20) Ignition Run - Start Output circuit at the RF Hub Module C1 harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the (F20) Ignition Run - Start Output circuit?
Yes
- Repair the short to ground on the (F20) Ignition Run - Start Output circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE (F20) IGNITION RUN - START OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (F20) Ignition Run - Start Output circuit between the RF Hub Module C1 harness connector and the BCM C5/E harness connector.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the open in the (F20) Ignition Run - Start Output circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6
- Measure the resistance of the (F20) Ignition Run - Start Output circuit between the RF Hub Module C1 harness connector and the BCM C5/E harness connector.
- CHECK THE BCM
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the wiring and connectors of the BCM for pushed out, bent or broken terminals.
- Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact.
- Connect the BCM C5/E harness connector.
- With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE RF HUB MODULE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the wiring and connectors of the RF Hub Module for pushed out, bent or broken terminals.
- Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact.
- Connect the RF Hub Module C1 harness connector.
- With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Replace the RF Hub Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
- Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .