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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DTCS B1830-11 TO U1433-24DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGC1006-13-BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INPUT - CIRCUIT OPENDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: C1006-13-BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - 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.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
CHECK THE (B20) BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Ground & Brake Fluid Level Signal Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (B20) Brake Fluid Level Signal circuit.
  Is the voltage above 10.5 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (B20) Brake Fluid Level Signal circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
CHECK THE (Z420) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For An Open
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1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z420) Ground circuit at the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (Z420) Ground circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION

Fig 3: Checking BCM For Correct Operation
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect a jumper wire between the (B20) Brake Fluid Level Signal circuit and the (Z420) Ground circuit at the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the Brake Fluid Level.
  Does the Brake Fluid Level display Low?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Replace the BCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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