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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (F1) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (OFF-RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-Start) Circuit
    GC0106214Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the IPM C1 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Measure the voltage of the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-Start) circuit at the IPM C1 harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INTERNALLY SHORTED 
    Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-Start) Circuit
    GC0106215Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Reconnect the Powertrain Control Module C1 harness connector.
    2. Measure the voltage of the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-Start) circuit at the IPM C1 harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. CHECK FCM AND IPM FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    1. Disconnect the Front Control Module from the IPM.
    2. Measure the voltage of the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-Start) circuit at the male terminal of the IPM C1 connector.

      Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

      Yes 

      No