Diagnosis And Testing - Remote Switches

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.

Any diagnosis of the Audio system should begin with the use of the scan tool. For information on the use of the scan tool, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic information.

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, seat belt tensioner, side airbag or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury. Refer to WARNING .

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the remote radio switch(es) from the steering wheel.

Use an ohmmeter to check the switch resistances as shown in the Remote Radio Switch Test table. If the remote radio switch resistances check OK, go to 3. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.

REMOTE RADIO SWITCH TEST

Switch	Switch Position	Minimum Resistance (kilo-ohm)	Nominal Resistance (kilo-ohm)	Maximum Resistance (kilo-ohm)
Right (White)	Volume Up	6.732	6.8	6.868
Right (White)	Volume Down	14.850	15	15.151
Right (White)	Mode Advance	0	0	0
Left (Black)	Seek Up	1.188	1.2	1.212
Left (Black)	Seek Down	3.267	3.3	3.333
Left (Black)	Pre-Set Station Advance	.465	.47	.474

Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Check for 5 volts at the radio control circuit cavities of the steering wheel wire harness connectors for both remote radio switches. If OK, refer to the appropriate Body Diagnosis & Testing article. If not OK, repair the circuit as required.