Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Jeep Patriot and 2013 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 Communication DTCs before continuing.
1. With a scan tool, read and record DTCs.
2. With the scan tool, clear DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Lock and close all doors to allow the VTSS to go from pre-arm to armed status and wait one minute.
5. Disarm the VTSS.
6. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Check for and correct any CAN B Bus DTCs set in the ITM or other modules. Also check for intermittent loss Fused B(+) to the ITM.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - DTC is not active at this time. Test complete.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .