Diagnostics Procedures

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to VERIFICATION TESTS for appropriate verification test procedures.

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIII®, read the TP Sensor voltage.

Is the voltage below 0.2 of a volt?
1. Yes --> Go To 2
2. No --> Go To 9
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.

Is the voltage between 4.5 to 5.2 volts?
1. Yes --> Go To 3
2. No --> Go To 6
With the DRBIII®, monitor the TP Sensor voltage with the Sensor harness connector disconnected.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?
1. Yes --> Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
2. No --> Go To 4
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (K22) TP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit at the TP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?
1. Yes --> Repair the short to ground in the (K22) TP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
2. No --> Go To 5
Measure the resistance between the (K22) TP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor ground circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 100 ohms?
1. Yes --> Repair the short between the (K900) Sensor ground and the (K22) TP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
2. No --> Go To 8
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.

CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit from the TP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
1. Yes --> Go To 7
2. No --> Repair the open in the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 100 ohms?
1. Yes --> Repair the short to ground in the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
2. No --> Go To 8

NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
1. Repair
  1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
    Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
With the DRBIII®, monitor the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
Slowly open the throttle from the idle position to the wide open throttle position.

Does voltage start at approximately 0.8 of a volt and go above 3.5 volts with a smooth transition?
1. Yes --> Refer to the SYMPTOM: INTERMITTENT CONDITION Symptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
2. No --> Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .