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Diagnostic Test

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  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  2.

      No 

      • If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. STARTER RELAY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Install a substitute relay in place of the original Starter Relay.
    3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 90 seconds.
    4. With the scan tool, read the active FCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      No 

  3. INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) 
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Of Integrated Power Module (IPM)
    GC0113560Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the IPM C2 harness connector.
    3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the (F924) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit and ground.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      No 

      • Replace the IPM in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. (F924) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) Circuit Shorted To Ground
    GC0113561Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Disconnect the FCM C1 harness connector.
    2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the (F924) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit and ground.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (F924) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Replace the FCM in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
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