Diagnostic Test
TESTING LIN BUS USING THE MOPAR SCOPE
Some vehicles can have multiple LIN connections within a connector, make sure that you are testing the correct LIN circuit.
For a complete LIN BUS SYSTEM wiring diagram, refer to the appropriate wiring information .
- Connect the black pin for each test lead to Chassis ground. Connect the blue lead to the LIN circuit to be tested.
- Start the Mopar Scope.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Operate the systems connected to the LIN bus being tested to observe signal changes. Move connectors and wiring to look for any signal drop-out.
- When connected to the vehicle harness correctly, the LED on the breakout box will light up to indicate that there is activity on the bus.
- A waveform should appear.
The image below is of a normal LIN bus waveform using the Mopar Scope.
DESCRIPTION MEASUREMENT CHANNEL A 20 volts TIME BASE 1 ms/div [milliseconds / division control] ZOOM / VIEW X1 - HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL NOTE:The Mopar Scope has preset Guided Tests for Communications testing of the LIN bus.
- The waveform should reveal that data is being exchanged continuously along the LIN bus and the peak voltages are correct.
- Determine the type of LIN waveform fault (short, open, etc.) the vehicle presently has.
Did the Mopar Scope show the LIN bus waveform fault?
- Use the wiring diagrams as a guide to follow the path of the circuit(s) to isolate the fault further and then repair / replace as needed.
- The condition that originally caused the concern may not be present at this time.
- Continue to use the Mopar Scope and wiring diagrams as a guide to trace the circuits and look for any in-line connectors where the fault could occur intermittently by wiggling the wire harness and connectors.
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the related wire harness connectors.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.
- READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR THE DTC TO RETURN NOTE:
THIS DTC WILL SET WHEN PROXI HEATED SEATS = 1 OR PROXI HEATED SEATS = 2 OR PROXI HEATED STEERING WHEEL =1
With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, run a vehicle Scan Report, or record the Environmental Data related to the DTCs.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the appropriate INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- PERFORM THE APPROPRIATE HVAC ACTUATOR CALIBRATION / AUTO ADDRESSING ROUTINE TEST AND CHECK FOR THE DTC TO RETURN NOTE:
NO HVAC mode or temp functions will perform as desired unless auto-addressing was successful.
NOTE:NO Heated/Vented Seats functions will operate unless auto-addressing was successful.
NOTE:Auto-addressing needs to be done every time a CSM/CSWSM/CRSM or an Actuator is replaced.
NOTE:Diagnose and repair all LIN Bus related DTC's before performing this test procedure.
With the scan tool, perform the appropriate HVAC Actuator Calibration/Auto Addressing Routine and recheck DTCs.
Did any of the above test routines fail?
Yes
- Replace the faulty component that failed the HVAC Actuator Calibration/Auto Addressing Routine and or LIN issue in Accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- For further LIN Diagnostic Procedures Go To COMMUNICATION - NON-DTC BASED DIAGNOSTICS and proceed to Step 3.
- DISCONNECT THE COMFORT STEERING WHEEL SURFACE MODULE HARNESS CONNECTOR - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK THE DTC STATUS
- Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a Comfort Steering Wheel Surface Module.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the component harness connector(s) containing the circuit being tested.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Did the DTC status change from Active to Stored?
Yes
- Replace the Comfort Steering Wheel Surface Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- DISCONNECT THE RIGHT FRONT COMFORT SEAT MODULE HARNESS CONNECTOR - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK THE DTC STATUS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the component harness connector(s) containing the circuit being tested.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Did the DTC status change from Active to Stored?
Yes
- Replace the Right Front Comfort Seat Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- DISCONNECT THE LEFT FRONT COMFORT SEAT MODULE HARNESS CONNECTOR - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK THE DTC STATUS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the component harness connector(s) containing the circuit being tested.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Did the DTC status change from Active to Stored?
Yes
- Replace the Left Front Comfort Seat Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6
- DISCONNECT THE LEFT REAR COMFORT SEAT MODULE HARNESS CONNECTOR - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK THE DTC STATUS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the component harness connector(s) containing the circuit being tested.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Did the DTC status change from Active to Stored?
Yes
- Replace the Left Rear Comfort Seat Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 7
- DISCONNECT THE RIGHT REAR COMFORT SEAT MODULE HARNESS CONNECTOR - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK THE DTC STATUS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the component harness connector(s) containing the circuit being tested.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Did the DTC status change from Active to Stored?
Yes
- Replace the Right Rear Comfort Seat Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 8
- DISCONNECT RELATED MODULE HARNESS CONNECTIONS AND INSPECT FOR PROBLEMS
- Disconnect all BCM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect all BCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the HVAC Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, HVAC, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.