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)
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off and wait one minute.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub.
5. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: U1433-01-IMPLAUSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH STATUS MESSAGE RECEIVED - 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 .
CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH STATUS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool select; RF Hub, Data.
3. Read and record the Ignition Switch Status, Bussed Input.
4. With the scan tool select; BCM, Data.
5. Read and record the Ignition Switch Status, Bussed Input.
6. Compare the messages from both modules with the actual Ignition Switch position.
  Which module is displaying the wrong Ignition Switch status?
  
  Body Control Module
  - Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Radio Frequency Hub
  - 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 (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .