Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DETERMINING IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS CURRENT NOTE:
Diagnose any related Powertrain DTCs before continuing.
- 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
- With the ignition on, wiggle the related wires.
- Using a scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the DTC reset?
Yes
- Repair the wiring as necessary.
- Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM) VERIFICATION .
No
- DTC is not active at this time. Test complete.
- FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
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NOTE:A dirty (partial) ground can cause abnormal conditions within a system. Ensure the module has a good ground before continuing.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the WCM harness connector.
- 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 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM) VERIFICATION .
No
- Replace and program the SKREEM in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM) VERIFICATION .