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.

DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
Diagnose any CAN - C Communication DTCs before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. If possible, allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off for more than 480 minutes in an environment where the temperature is consistent and above - 7° C (19.4° F).
3. Test drive the vehicle. The vehicle must exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) during the test drive. Do not cycle the ignition off when the test drive is completed.
4. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active or Pending for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 2
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off in an environment where the temperature is consistent and above - 7° C (19.4° F) until the engine coolant temperature is equal to ambient temperature.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With a scan tool, compare the AAT, ECT, and IAT sensor values.
  Is the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor value within 10° C (18° F) of the other two sensor values?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
  No
  - Go To 3
(K2) ECT 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking ECT Signal Circuit For Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit in the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
(K2) ECT 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking ECT Signal Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit in the ECT Sensor harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
(K2) ECT 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

Fig 3: Checking ECT Signal Circuit For Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
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1. Measure the resistance between the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the ECT Sensor harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Repair the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit for a short to the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
(K2) ECT 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 4: Checking ECT Signal Circuit For Open Or High Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit between the ECT Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Repair the (K2) ECT 1 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 5: Checking Sensor Ground Circuit For Open Or High Resistance.
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1. Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit between the ECT Sensor harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Repair the (K900) Sensor Ground for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
ECT SENSOR

Fig 6: ECT Sensor Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect the PCM C2 harness connector.
3. Connect a jumper wire between the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit and the (K2) ECT 1 Signal circuit in the ECT Sensor harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read the ECT Sensor signal voltage.
  Is the voltage below 1.0 volt with the jumper wire in place?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, COOLANT TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 9
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Engine Coolant 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 .