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.

INITIALIZE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record on the repair order.
  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).
3. Initialize the ABS Module, Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
4. Park the vehicle.
  Was the ABS Module initialization successful?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the ABS Module Initialization routine again, if still unsuccessful. Go To 3
CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
  WARNING:
  To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
3. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35 km/h (9 and 22 mph).
4. Park the vehicle.
5. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Test complete.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Steering Angle Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
3. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  WARNING:
  To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
4. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35 km/h (9 and 22 mph).
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the DTC remain active?
  
  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
  - Test complete.