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. Open the Rear Driver Door.
3. With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. 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. If no problems are found, test complete.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (G77) LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage of the (G77) Left Rear Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit at the BCM C6/F harness connector.
  Is voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (G77) Left Rear Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (G77) LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left Rear Door Latch harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (G77) Left Rear Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit.
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the (G77) Left Rear Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR LATCH FOR CORRECT OPERATION
1. Connect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
2. Connect a jumper wire between the Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit and Ground at the Passenger Rear Door Latch harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B1815-11-REAR DRIVER DOOR AJAR-CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Passenger Rear Door Latch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LATCH, DOOR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .