Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read and record the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Start the engine.
- Press and release the brake pedal.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Body Control Module (BCM) C4 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit at the ABS Module harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (B15) Brake Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check for continuity between ground and the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit at the ABS Module harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the ABS Module circuit?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit between the BCM harness connector and the ABS Module harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit between the BCM harness connector and the ABS Module harness connector.