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Diagnostic Test

  1. 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 

    With the scan tool, read the DTC's.

    Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.

    With the scan tool, read the DTC's.

    Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to  2).

    No 

    1. If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  2. 2) TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR 
    Fig 1: Transmission Range Sensor Harness Connector
    GC0053361Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Transmission Range Sensor harness connector.

    Turn the ignition on, wait 30 seconds.

    With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

    Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Transmission Range Sensor in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

    No 

    1. Go to  3).
  3. 3) (F962) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: TIPM Harness Connector
    GC0053362Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the TIPM C5 connector.

    Measure the resistance between the (F962) Fused Ignition Switch Output (START) circuit and ground.

    Is the resistance below 10K ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (F962) Fused Ignition Switch Output (START) circuit for a short to ground.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

    No 

    1. Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .