Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY THAT DTC IS ACTIVE
1. With the scan tool, record and erase RF-Hub DTCs.
2. Try to cycle the ignition on and off several times.
3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A7C-01-ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the THEFT AND SECURITY SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE

Fig 1: Steering Column Lock Module Harness Connector End View
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
2. Cycle the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Steering Column Lock Module harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
4. Cycle the ignition on.
5. Try to cycle the ignition switch from On to Off three times.
6. Cycle the ignition on.
7. Wait one minute.
8. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1A7C-01-ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the service information. The Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) must also be replaced along with the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). When replacing the RF-Hub and the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV), the RF-Hub MUST be programmed BEFORE the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV) is programmed. .
  - Replace and program the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub). Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
  - Replace and program the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (F892) IGNITION KEY-IN SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Ignition Key-In Signal Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Cycle the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the RF-HUB C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F892) Ignition Key-In Signal circuit in the Steering Column Lock harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 20, 000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F892) Ignition Key-In Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (F892) IGNITION KEY-IN SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 3: Checking Ignition Key-In Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
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1. Cycle the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage between ground and the (F892) Ignition Key-In Signal circuit in the Steering Column Lock harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F892) Ignition Key-In Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. The Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) must also be replaced along with the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. When replacing the RF-Hub and the Steering Column Lock Module, the RF-Hub MUST be programmed BEFORE the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV) is programmed. .
  - Replace and program the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub). Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
  - Replace and program the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .