Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive the vehicle in Start/Stop mode. Make several complete stops, and Auto-Restart attempts.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE FUSES, BATTERY CABLES AND STARTER CONNECTIONS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the Fuses, Battery Cables, Posts and Starter Motor connections for signs of corrosion or a poor connection.
Were the Fuses, Battery Cables and Starter connections in good condition?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the Battery or Starter connections in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE BATTERY CONDITION
- Use the (special tool #GR8-1220KIT-CHRY, AGM Battery Tester/Charger Station) or equivalent to load test the Battery.
- Using the Midtronics Battery Charger/Tester, check the condition of the Battery.
Did the Battery pass the test?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Battery in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PROPER OPERATION
- Perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START)
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Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair the Fuel Delivery System in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START)
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- CHECK THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION
- Perform the CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
.NOTE:
Anything that can cause an intermittent no start condition can cause this DTC to set.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair the Engine mechanical condition in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Starter Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Perform the CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
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