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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSRADIO FREQUENCY MODULE (RF HUB) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB2205-00-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCHDIAGNOSTIC TEST
2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. CHECK THE VEHICLE VIN 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub, "REPORTS", "ECU Details Report".
    3. Scroll down to "RF Hub", read the "VIN Original" and compare it to the actual vehicle VIN.

      Does the RF Hub Vin Original match the vehicle VIN?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  2. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 
    1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
    2. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub, "System Tests".
    3. Perform the "RF Hub LF Antennas Verification Test".
    4. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B2205-00-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH as active?

      Yes 

      • Replace the RF Hub module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
        • NOTE:

        If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (Export), it MUST be replaced also.

      • Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST.

      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.
  3. RESET ECU 
    1. With the scan tool, select "Misc Functions"
    2. With the scan tool, perform the "Reset ECU" routine.
    3. Turn the ignition off.
    4. Try to start the engine three times.

      Did the engine start?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Replace the Radio Frequency Hub module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
        • NOTE:

        If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (Export), it MUST be replaced also.

      • Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST.
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