Diagnostic Test

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DETERMINING IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS CURRENT
NOTE:
Diagnose any related Powertrain DTCs before continuing.
1. With a scan tool, read and record DTCs.
2. With the scan tool, clear DTCs.
3. Perform 5 ignition cycles, leaving the ignition switch on for a minimum of 90 seconds per cycle.
4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Go To 2.
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE:
Check for any of the follow conditions:
- Poor wire to terminal connection
- Corroded terminals
- Backed out or loose terminals
- Broken wire internal to the insulation
- Dirty (partial) module ground
1. With the ignition on, wiggle the related wires.
2. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the wiring as necessary.
  - Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - DTC is not active at this time. Test complete.
FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit For A Short To Battery
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
A dirty (partial) ground can cause abnormal conditions within a system. Ensure the module has a good ground before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the WCM harness connector.
3. Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit in the WCM harness connector.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace and program the SKREEM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .