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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
    2. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
    3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. DETERMINE ENGINE SIZE 

    Is this vehicle equipped with a 3.7L or 6.1L engine?

    Yes 

    • Go to step  3

    No 

    • Go to step  6
  3. SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Checking Shift Lever Assembly
    GC0120157Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. With the scan tool, erase the FCM DTCs.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Shift Lever Assembly harness connector.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
    5. With the scan tool, read the active FCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

  4. (F1) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT WIRE SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output Wire Short To Ground
    GC0120158Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Integrated Power Module C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the IPM C1 connector.

      Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

      No 

      • Go to step  5

      Yes 

  5. INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SHORTED 
    Fig 3: Checking Integrated Power Module Shorted
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    1. Remove the FCM from the Integrated Power Module.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the Front Control Module IPM connector.

      Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

  6. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 
    Fig 4: Checking Powertrain Control Module
    GC0120160Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. With the scan tool, erase the FCM DTCs.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C1 connector.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
    5. With the scan tool, read the active FCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  7

      No 

  7. (F1) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT WIRE SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output Wire Short To Ground
    GC0120158Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Integrated Power Module C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the IPM C1 connector.

      Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

      No 

      • Go to step  5

      Yes