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
NOTE:
Diagnose and repair any other DTCs set in the PCM before proceeding with this test.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION . .
CHECKING THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS. Refer to CHECKING THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE LEVEL
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Verify the PCM is at the latest calibration (flash level).
3. If the PCM has later calibration available, program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, MODULE PROGRAMMING .
4. Cycle the ignition off and on.
5. With a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is there an update for the PCM?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
PROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
1. Update the PCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, MODULE PROGRAMMING .
2. Cycle the ignition off and on.
3. With a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does this DTC reset by itself?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST . .
  No
  - Test Complete.