Diagnostic Test

ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. If possible, allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off for more than 480 minutes in an environment where the temperature is consistent and greater than -7°C (19.4°F).
3. Test drive the vehicle. The vehicle must exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) during the test drive. Do not cycle the ignition off when the test drive is completed.
4. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the DTC active or pending at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 2
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off in an environment where the temperature is consistent and greater than -7°C (19.4°F) until the engine coolant temperature is equal to the ambient temperature.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, compare the Ambient Air Temperature (AAT), Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor values.
  Is the IAT sensor value within 10°C (18°F) of the other two sensor values?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
IAT SENSOR VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the IAT sensor voltage.
  NOTE: The sensor voltage should be approximately 5.0 Volts (+/- 0.1 Volts) with the connector disconnected.
  
  Does the scan tool display the voltage as described above?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Go to step 5
IAT SENSOR

Fig 1: IAT Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect a jumper wire between the (K21) IAT signal circuit and the (K900) sensor ground circuit in the IAT sensor electrical connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the IAT voltage.
  NOTE: The sensor voltage should be approximately 0 Volts (+/- 0.1 Volts) with the jumper wire in place.
  
  Does the scan tool display the voltage as described above?
  
  Yes
  - Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Intake Air Temperature sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors. Replace the IAT sensor if no problems were found with the electrical connectors.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Go to step 5
    NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the C2 PCM electrical connector.
  CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 and PCM Pinout Box Adapter 8815-1 to perform diagnosis.
3. Using a voltmeter perform a voltage drop test. Backprobe the (K21) IAT signal circuit at the IAT sensor electrical connector and probe the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815. Make sure the voltmeter leads are connected so a positive polarity is displayed on the voltmeter.
  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.
4. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
5. Monitor the voltmeter.
  Is the voltage below 0.5 of a Volt?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 6
  No
  - Repair the open in the (K21) IAT signal circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Move the voltmeter leads to backprobe the (K900) sensor ground circuit at the IAT sensor electrical connector and to probe the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815. Make sure the voltmeter leads are connected so a positive polarity is displayed on the voltmeter.
  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. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
4. Monitor the voltmeter.
  Is the voltage below 0.5 Volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 7
  No
  - Repair the open in the (K900) sensor ground circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
(K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage On IAT Signal Circuit In IAT Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the C2 PCM electrical connector and remove special tool #8815.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. Measure the voltage on the (K21) IAT signal circuit in the IAT sensor electrical connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (K21) IAT signal circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 8
(K21) IAT SENSOR SIGNAL SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And IAT Signal Circuit In IAT Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K21) IAT signal circuit in the IAT sensor electrical connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (K21) IAT signal circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 9
(K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between IAT Signal Circuit And Sensor Ground Circuit In IAT Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance between the (K21) IAT signal circuit and the (K900) sensor ground circuit in the IAT sensor electrical connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short between the (K900) sensor ground circuit and the (K21) IAT signal circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 10
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the IAT 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. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Intake Air Temperature sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure