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.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
- 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.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE HOOD AJAR SWITCH FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch harness connector.
- Close the Hood Ajar Switch and measure the resistance between the two terminals of the switch.
Is the resistance approximately 1K Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Hood Ajar Switch (Hood Latch Assembly) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LATCH, HOOD, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit.
Is the voltage above 4.9 volts?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the open in the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (G931) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (G931) Ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the open in the (G931) Ground circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .