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 DTCs and record on the repair order.
  NOTE:
  Diagnose and repair any AAT, ECT, and IAT sensor DTCs before continuing with this test.
  
  NOTE:
  Diagnose and repair P1607 PCM INTERNAL SHUTDOWN TIMER SLOW RATIONALITY or P2610 PCM INTERNAL SHUTDOWN TIMER FAST RATIONALITY if either code is set before continuing with this test.
  
  NOTE:
  Using an unapproved block heater in cold temperatures may cause this DTC to set. No repair is required.
  
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION . .
TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUE IMPLAUSIBLE
NOTE:
Allow the engine sit for 6 - 8 hours before testing.
1. With a scan tool, monitor the AAT, ECT, and IAT sensor values.
2. Start the engine.
3. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
  Does the value for each of the sensors increase smoothly and as expected?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION . .
  No
  - Go To 3
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
NOTE:
If it is necessary to replace the AAT sensor, be sure to drive the vehicle over 30 mph for at least 5 minutes to update the AAT value.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Disconnect the harness connector for the sensor that had a value which did not increase smoothly and as expected.
3. With the scan tool, read the sensor voltage with the connected disconnected.
  NOTE:
  The sensor voltage should be approximately 5.0 volts with the connector disconnected.
4. Connect a jumper wire between the sensor signal circuit and the sensor ground circuit in the harness connector.
5. With the scan tool, read the sensor voltage with the jumper wire in place.
  NOTE:
  The sensor voltage should be approximately 0 volts with the jumper wire in place.
  
  Does the sensor voltage change as described?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the sensor.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Go To 4
SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. For the AAT sensor, disconnect the TIPM harness connector. Otherwise disconnect the PCM harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the sensor signal circuit from the sensor harness connector to the module harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the sensor signal circuit for high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Go To 5
SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the sensor ground circuit from the sensor harness connector to the module harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the sensor ground circuit for high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Go To 6
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle Test. the wiring and connectors.
5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle Test.
6. Refer to any Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .