Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Chrysler Voyager and 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR DTC TO RETURN NOTE:
This DTC can be caused by a sudden, externally induced acceleration or deceleration, such as driving in sand or a vehicle collision.
NOTE:When servicing the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, it is recommended to obtain the environmental conditions when the concern took place. Heavy rain, snow, ice or fog can cause the ACC system to become inoperative. This is considered a normal operational reaction of the ACC system and no repair is necessary.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, run a vehicle Scan Report, or record the Environmental Data related to the DTCs.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR DTCS IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
- Refer to the saved DTC information recorded on the repair order.
Were any DTCs present in the ABS Module?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 3
- Refer to the saved DTC information recorded on the repair order.
- CHECK FOR DTCS IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- Refer to the saved DTC information recorded on the repair order.
Were any DTCs present in the PCM?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 4
- Refer to the saved DTC information recorded on the repair order.
- CHECK FOR DTCS IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
- Refer to the saved DTC information recorded on the repair order.
Were any DTCs present in the TCM?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to 948TE/9HP48 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 5
- Refer to the saved DTC information recorded on the repair order.
- CHECK BRAKING SYSTEM
- Verify proper operation of the braking system. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BASE BRAKES
or DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ABS BRAKES
.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6
- Verify proper operation of the braking system. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BASE BRAKES
or DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ABS BRAKES
.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR DTC TO RETURN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect all ACC harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all ACC harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read ACC DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repairing the wiring or connectors corrected the condition.
- Perform the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) VERIFICATION TEST .