Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Verify the connection of the inside rearview mirror harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B143A-12-MICROPHONE 1 - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY 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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Inside Rearview Mirror harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B143A-12-MICROPHONE 1 - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY as active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Inside Rearview Mirror in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (X712) MICROPHONE 1 IN (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Radio connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage between the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE (X792) MICROPHONE 1 IN (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (X792) Microphone 1 IN (-) circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Radio in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the voltage between the (X712) Microphone 1 IN (+) circuit and ground.