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.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Before proceeding with this diagnostic procedure, verify the Left and Right Multifunction Switch and Clockspring harness connectors are properly seated and verify proper pin terminal tension. A loose connection at any of these connectors may cause this DTC to set.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete, 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.
- CHECK THE (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT AT THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (SPEED CONTROL SWITCH)
- CHECK THE (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT AT THE CLOCKSPRING
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Clockspring C2 harness connectors.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN Bus circuit at both of the Clockspring harness connectors.
Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?
Yes
- Repair/replace the pigtail harness for an open between the Clockspring and the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) or replace the Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the (D506) LIN Bus circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE FUSED B (+) CIRCUIT AT THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (SPEED CONTROL SWITCH)
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Fused B (+) circuit at the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) harness connector.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 6
No
- Go To 5
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Fused B (+) circuit at the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) harness connector.
- CHECK THE FUSED B (+) CIRCUIT OPEN BETWEEN THE CLOCKSPRING AND TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Clockspring C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Fused B (+) circuit at the Clockspring C1 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Repair/replace the pigtail harness for an open between the Clockspring and the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) or replace the Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the Fused B (+) circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT AT THE RIGHT STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (SPEED CONTROL SWITCH)
- Turn the ignition off.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit at the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Replace the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 7
- CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN BETWEEN THE CLOCKSPRING AND GROUND
- Disconnect the Clockspring C1 harness connector.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit at the Clockspring C1 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Repair/replace the pigtail harness for an open between the Clockspring and the Right Steering Wheel Switch (Speed Control Switch) or replace the Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .