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.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE:
If there are any antennas that have a Short to Ground or Short to Battery DTC, repair them before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub, More Options and System Tests.
4. Perform the RF Hub LF Antenna Verification Tests.
5. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A74-01-PASSIVE ENTRY ANTENNA 4 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE 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 .
ANTENNA OR MODULE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Passive Entry Antenna 4 harness connector.
  NOTE:
  For antenna locations. Refer to ANTENNA, PASSIVE ENTRY, DESCRIPTION .
3. Replace Antenna 4 with a known good antenna.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
6. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub, More Options and System Tests.
7. Perform the RF Hub LF Antenna Verification Tests.
8. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A74-01-PASSIVE ENTRY ANTENNA 4 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the RF Hub in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
    NOTE:
    If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (Export), it MUST be replaced also.
  - Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Antenna in Accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ANTENNA, PASSIVE ENTRY, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .