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
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record on the repair order.
3. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
4. Start the Engine.
5. Apply the brake pedal several times.
6. With the scan tool, read the ABS DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Visually inspect the BPP Sensor for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, INSTALLATION .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR NOT APPLIED VOLTAGE
1. Start the engine.
2. With the scan tool, under "Data Display" read the BPP voltage with brake pedal not pressed.
3. Press the brake pedal several times.
4. Lightly pull upward on the brake pedal.
  Was the brake pedal not applied BPP voltage change greater than 0.3 volt?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Go To 4
INITIALIZE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
1. Turn the ignition on.
  WARNING:
  To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
  
  NOTE:
  When performing the ABS Initialization routine, the vehicle temperature must be above 10°C (50°F).
2. Initialize the ABS Module, Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
3. Park the vehicle.
  Was the ABS Module initialization successful?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Perform the ABS Module Initialization routine again, if still unsuccessful.
  - 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 .
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Brake Pedal Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
3. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
4. Start the engine.
5. With the scan tool, under "Data Display" read the BPP voltage with brake pedal not pressed.
6. Press the brake pedal several times.
7. Lightly pull upward on the brake pedal.
  Was the brake pedal not applied BPP voltage change greater than 0.3 volt?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Brake Pedal Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PEDAL(S), BRAKE AND/OR ACCELERATOR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.