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Diagnostic Test

  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
      WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    3. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (K857) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of 5 Volt Supply Circuit In MAP Sensor Harness Connector
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the MAP Sensor connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K857) 5 Volt Supply circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  3. (K1) MAP SIGNAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Of MAP Signal Circuit In Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
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    1. Measure the voltage of the (K1) MAP Signal circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      • Go to step  11
  4. (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT TEST 
    Fig 3: Using 12 Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts To Check Sensor Ground In MAP Sensor Harness Connector
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (K900) Sensor Ground in the MAP Sensor harness connector.
      NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated and bright?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

      • Go to step  15
  5. (K857) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K1) MAP SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between MAP Signal Circuit And 5 Volt Supply
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between the (K857) 5 Volt Supply circuit and the (K1) MAP Signal circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

  6. MAP SENSOR 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the MAP Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Inspect the MAP Sensor for any condition that would result in an incorrect signal, such as damage or contamination.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

  7. (K857) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Of 5 Volt Supply Circuit In MAP Sensor Harness Connector
    GC0099741Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K857) 5 Volt Supply circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. (K857) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And 5 Volt Supply Circuit In MAP Sensor Harness Connector
    GC0099745Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K857) 5 Volt Supply circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  9

      No 

  9. (K857) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 7: Measuring Resistance Between 5 Volt Supply Circuit And Sensor Ground Circuit In MAP Sensor Harness Connector
    GC0099746Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K857) 5 Volt Supply circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  10

      No 

  10. (K857) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Of 5 Volt Supply Circuit Between MAP Sensor Harness Connector & PCM Harness Connector
    GC0099747Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K857) 5 Volt Supply circuit between the MAP Sensor harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  16

      No 

  11. (K1) MAP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 9: Measuring Voltage Of MAP Signal Circuit In Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
    GC0099742Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K1) MAP Signal circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  12
  12. (K1) MAP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 10: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And MAP Signal Circuit In MAP Sensor Harness Connector
    GC0099748Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K1) MAP Signal circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  13

      No 

  13. (K1) MAP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 11: Measuring Resistance Between MAP Signal Circuit And Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0099749Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K1) MAP Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  14

      No 

  14. (K1) MAP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 12: Measuring Resistance Of MAP Signal Circuit Between MAP Sensor Harness Connector & PCM Harness Connector
    GC0099750Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K1) MAP Signal circuit between the MAP Sensor harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  16

      No 

  15. (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 13: Measuring Resistance Of Sensor Ground Circuit Between MAP Sensor Harness Connector & PCM Harness Connector
    GC0099751Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit between the MAP Sensor harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  16

      No 

  16. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the MAP Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    6. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No