LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Jeep >> 2021 >> Cherokee Altitude, 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Steering >> Steering Column >> (Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) Module - Electrical Diagnostics) >> DTC Troubleshooting >> U1433-64-Implausible Ignition Switch Status Message Received - Signal Plausibility Failure >> Diagnostic Test
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK IF DTC IS CURRENT 
    1. With the scan tool, read ESL DTCs.
    2. Record the Environmental Data and any DTCs.
    3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    5. With the scan tool, read ESL DTCs.

      Did the DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go to  2.

      No 

      • Go to  3.
  2. CHECK BCM DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.

      Are BCM DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) terminals and connectors for corrosion, damage or pushed out terminals. Pay particular attention to the power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the ESL Module in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) Verification Test. Refer to ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK (ESL) VERIFICATION TEST  .
  3. CHECK WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
    4. Check for any Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete.