Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE:
If there are any other PEM DTCs, perform the diagnostic procedure for them before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Make sure that the door handle is in the home position (not pulled).
4. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "PEM" and perform the routine.
5. With the scan tool, select "PEM", "Data" and scroll to "Left Front Door Handle Activation Value".
6. Observe the value field.
  Does the scan tool display: "Hall"?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "PEM" and perform the routine.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Go To 2.
TEST FOR STUCK LOCK SWITCH
1. With the scan tool, select "PEM", "Data" and scroll to "Left Front Door Handle Activation Value".
2. Observe the value field.
  Does the scan tool display: "Lock"?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
  - With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "PEM" and perform the routine.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Go To 3.
DOOR HANDLE OPERATION
1. Open the Left Front Door window.
2. Turn the ignition off and close all doors.
3. Have the FOBIK outside and within 10 cm. to 1.5 m. (4 in. to 5 ft.) of the Left Door.
  NOTE:
  In the next step, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.
4. Lock and Unlock the Left Door by the outside handle four (4) times.
  Did the Door Handle Lock and Unlock the door as it should?
  
  Yes
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. Record the findings on the work order.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Go To 4.
DOOR HANDLE OR PEM
1. Go to the Right Front Door.
2. Open the Right Front window.
3. Turn the ignition off and close all doors.
4. Have the FOBIK outside and within 10 cm. to 1.5 m. (4 in. to 5 ft.) of the Right Door.
  NOTE:
  In the next step, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.
5. Lock and Unlock the Right Front Door by the outside handle four times.
  Did the Right Door Handle lock and unlock the door as it should?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Left Front Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Replace the PEM Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, PASSIVE ENTRY, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.