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Diagnostic Test

  1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    NOTE:

    Check for any TSB(s) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
      NOTE:

      Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10.0 and 16.0 volts.

    2. With the scan tool, read the module status.
      NOTE:

      Check the TIPM for any active CAN hardware DTCs. Perform DTC before proceeding.

      Does the scan tool indicate that the module is active on the bus?

      Yes 

      • The no response condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.

      No 

      • Go To Step  2
  2. CHECK THE (T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT 
    Fig 1: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit For An Open Or Short
    GC0151684Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To Step  3

      No 

      • Repair the open or short in the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit.
      • Perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. CHECK THE (Z916) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For An Open
    GC0151685Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (Z916) Ground circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To Step  4

      No 

      • Repair the open in the (Z916) Ground circuit.
      • Perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. CHECK THE (D64) AND (D65) CAN C BUS CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Can C Bus Circuits For An Open
    GC0151686Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Disconnect the TIPM C1 harness connector.
    2. Disconnect the TCM C2 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit between the TIPM C1 harness connector and the TCM C2 harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit between the TIPM C1 harness connector and the TCM C2 harness connector.

      Are the resistances below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Repair the open in the (D64) or (D65) CAN C Bus circuit.
      • Perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .