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Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS PRESENT 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the ABS Module.

      Are there any ABS DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  2
  2. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Go To  6
  3. VERIFY SET CONDITION 
    NOTE:

    Check with customer on the driving terrain when the code set (e.g. mud, sand, snow).

    1. Allow the Transfer Case to cool down.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    3. Test drive vehicle on a straight dry paved road.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Go To  6
  4. (K504) DRIVE TRAIN 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the DTCM harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between ground and the (K504) Drive Train 5-volt Supply circuit at the Transfer Case Shift Motor/Mode Sensor Assembly harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K504) Drive Train 5-volt Supply circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K504) Drive Train 5-volt Supply circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. DRIVE TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (DTCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect all wiring and connectors that pertain to this circuit.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  6. INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors for corrosion, water intrusion, proper pin tension and bent or broken pins/terminal ends.
    3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
    4. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    5. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times (if equipped).
    6. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test Complete.