Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
Diagnose and repair all PCM and any communication faults that are present before continuing with this test procedure.
NOTE:If applicable make sure the Stop Lamp Switch is properly adjusted in accordance with Service Information before continuing.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With a scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from off to on.
- Press the brake pedal.
- With a scan tool, read the DTCs.
Is the DTC Active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, back probe the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- STOP LAMP BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH SHORTED
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the Stop Lamp Switch between (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit and (A108) Fused B(+) circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Is there continuity?
Yes
- Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information
- Go To 4
No
- Go To 5
- CHECK (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Connect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, back probe the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the short to voltage in the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK ABS MODULE BACKFEEDING VOLTAGE TO (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, test the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with Service Information
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK TIPM MODULE BACKFEEDING VOLTAGE TO (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, test the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace and program the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .