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.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
  WARNING:
  When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. Using the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION . .
(K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking IAT Signal Circuit For Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C2 harness connectors.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (K21) IAT Signal circuit in the IAT Sensor harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K21) IAT Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
(K21) IAT SIGNAL OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 2: Checking IAT Signal Circuit For Open Or High Resistance
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance of the (K21) IAT Signal circuit between the IAT Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the (K21) IAT Signal circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
(K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Checking Sensor Ground For An Open Circuit Or High Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit between the IAT Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Fig 4: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Harness Connector End View
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C2 harness connectors.
3. Connect a jumper wire between the (K21) IAT Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground in the IAT Sensor harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Using the scan tool, read the IAT Sensor signal voltage.
  Is the voltage below 1.0 Volt with the jumper wire in place?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Intake Air Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, AIR TEMPERATURE, INLET, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN 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 Intake Air Temperature 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. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .