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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTRADIO FREQUENCY MODULE (RF HUB) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB1A89-00-ELV/ESCL CONFIGURATION MISMATCHDIAGNOSTIC TEST
2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. VERIFY THAT DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. With the scan tool, record and erase RF Hub DTCs.
    2. Try to turn the ignition on and off several times.
    3. Wait one minute.
    4. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B1A89-00-ELV/ESCL CONFIGURATION MISMATCH as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the THEFT AND SECURITY SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST.
  2. STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE NOT CONFIGURED 
    1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    2. With the scan tool on the "Vehicle View", select: "Diagnostic Procedures".
    3. Perform the "Restore Vehicle Configuration".
    4. Wait one minute.
    5. With the scan tool, select the Body Control Module.
    6. Select "ECU Details".
    7. Scroll to "ELV Present". It should read "Set".
    8. Scroll to "ESCL System Present". It should also read "Set".

      Does the scan tool display the readings as listed above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the service information. The Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) must also be replaced along with the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). When replacing the RF-Hub and the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV), the RF-Hub MUST be programmed BEFORE the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV) is programmed.  .
      • Replace and program the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub). Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
      • Replace and program the Steering Column Lock Module (ELV). Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST.
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