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 other RF Hub DTCs, perform the diagnostic procedure for them before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Make sure that the door handle is in the home position (not pulled).
4. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
5. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Last Message: RIGHT FRONT Door Handle Hall Signal".
6. Observe the value field.
  Does the scan tool display: YES?
  
  Yes
  
  NOTE:
  Verify that the magnet is present in the Door Handle Cap. If the magnet is present, then continue with the diagnostic procedure. If the magnet is NOT present, replace the Door Handle Cap first.
  - Replace the Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 2
TEST FOR STUCK LOCK SWITCH
1. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Last Message: RIGHT FRONT Door Handle Lock Signal".
2. Observe the value field.
  Does the scan tool display: YES?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
DOOR HANDLE OPERATION
1. Open the RIGHT FRONT Door window.
2. Turn the ignition off and close all doors.
3. Have the FOBIK outside the RIGHT FRONT Door and within 10 cm. and 1.5 m. (4 in. and 5 ft.) of the RIGHT FRONT door handle.
  NOTE:
  In the next step, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.
4. Lock and Unlock the RIGHT FRONT Door by the outside handle four (4) times.
  Did the Door Handle Lock and Unlock the door as it should?
  
  Yes
  - 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. Record the findings on the work order.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
DOOR HANDLE OR RF HUB
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Open the Driver window.
3. Turn the ignition off, remove the FOBIK and close all doors.
4. Have the FOBIK within 10 cm. and 1.5 m. (4 in. and 5 ft.) of the Driver door handle.
  NOTE:
  In the next step, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.
5. Lock and Unlock the Driver Door by the outside handle four times.
  Did the Driver Door Handle lock and unlock the door as it should?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the RIGHT FRONT Exterior Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the RF HUB Module 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 VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .