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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DTCS B1830-11 TO U1433-24DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGU0161-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH COMPASS MODULEDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD

Diagnostic Test

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

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Wait 30 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: U0161-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH COMPASS MODULE?
  
  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 (F924) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Fused Run Relay Output Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F924) Fused Run Relay Output circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Repair the open or short to ground in the (F924) Fused Run Relay Output circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
CHECK THE (Z926) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z926) Ground circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (Z926) Ground circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
CHECK THE (D402) BCM LIN 2 BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking BCM LIN 2 BUS Circuit For An Open
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage between ground and the (D402) BCM LIN 2 BUS circuit.
  Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, COMPASS, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (D402) BCM LIN 2 Bus circuit.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.