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.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read and record Freeze Frame information.
4. Perform the ECU initialization with drive test. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
5. Start the engine.
6. With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.
CHECK THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS CONTROLLER (ORC) INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) installation and mounting bolt torque is crucial for proper operation.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Check the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) for damaged, modified, and bent mounting brackets.
3. Check the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) mounting bolts for a loose or over tightened condition.
4. Verify the correct Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) part number matches the vehicle.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
1. Replace the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
2. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  WARNING:
  Make sure brake capability is available before road testing.
3. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and 20 km/h (6 and 12 mph).
4. 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.