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
- With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
- Operate the Driver Door Lock Switch several times.
- Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read DDM DTCs.
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 and repair as necessary. If no problems are found, test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH
- Disconnect the Driver Window/Door Lock Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit and the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit.
Is the voltage between 6.5 and 12.5 volts?
Yes
- Replace the Driver Window/Door Lock Switch. Refer to SWITCH, POWER WINDOW, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (D512) DRIVER DOOR LIN BUS RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A OPEN
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit.NOTE:
The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit.
- CHECK THE (D903) DRIVER DOOR LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR A OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Driver Door Module C5 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit between the Door Module C5 harness connector and the Window/Door Lock Switch connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (D903) DRIVER DOOR LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (D512) DRIVER DOOR LIN BUS RETURN CIRCUIT
- Check for continuity between the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit and the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit in the Window/Door Lock Switch connector.
Is there continuity between the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit and the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit for a short to the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Driver Door Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DOOR, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Check for continuity between the (D903) Driver Door Lin Bus circuit and the (D512) Driver Door Lin Bus Return circuit in the Window/Door Lock Switch connector.