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 IF DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. Using the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 2
PERFORM HVAC ACTUATOR CALIBRATION TEST
1. Using the scan tool, perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.
  Did this DTC change from Stored to Active while performing the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK THE (C59) REAR BLEND DOOR DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Rear Blend Door Driver Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the A/C Heater Module C1 and C2 harness connectors.
3. Disconnect the Rear Blend Door Actuator harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C59) Rear Blend Door Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C59) Rear Blend Door Driver circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (C60) REAR BLEND DOOR COMMON DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Rear Blend Door Common Driver Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C60) Rear Blend Door Common Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C60) Rear Blend Door Common Driver circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE REAR BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
1. Replace the Rear Blend Door Actuator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, BLEND DOOR, REAR, REMOVAL .
2. Using the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs and perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.
  Did this DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the A/C Heater Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, HVAC .
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
3. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
4. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete.