Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INITIALIZE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record the ABS DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Initialize the ABS Module, perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .NOTE:
The ABS Module Initialization process must include driving the vehicle into a 90° turn.
- Park the vehicle.
Was the ABS Module initialization successful?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS Module Initialization routine again, if still unsuccessful.
- Go To 3
- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35 km/h (9 and 22 mph).
- Park the vehicle.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Test complete.
- STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Replace the Steering Angle Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35 km/h (9 and 22 mph).
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete.