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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTRADIO FREQUENCY MODULE (RF HUB) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB25A9-00-FRONT DRIVER DOOR HANDLE SENSEDIAGNOSTIC TEST
2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    NOTE:

    If there are any other RF Hub DTCs, perform the diagnostic procedure for them before proceeding.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
    3. Make sure that the door handle is in the home position (not pulled).
    4. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
    5. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Last Message: Driver Door Handle Hall Signal".
    6. Observe the value field.

      Does the scan tool display: YES?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
      • With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  2.
  2. TEST FOR STUCK LOCK SWITCH 
    1. With the scan tool, select "RFH", "Data" and scroll to "Last Message: Driver Door Handle Lock Signal".
    2. Observe the value field.

      Does the scan tool display: YES?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Driver Exterior Door Handle in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
      • With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. DOOR HANDLE OPERATION 
    1. Open the Driver Front Door window.
    2. Turn the ignition off, remove the FOBIK and close all doors.
    3. Have the FOBIK outside and within 10 cm. to 1.5 m. (4 in. to 5 ft.) of the Driver door handle.
      NOTE:

      In the next step, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.

    4. Lock and Unlock the Driver Door by the outside handle four (4) times.

      Did the Door Handle Lock and Unlock the door as it should?

      Yes 

      • 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. Record the findings on the work order.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. DOOR HANDLE OR RF HUB 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Open the Passenger Front window.
    3. Turn the ignition off, remove the FOBIK and close all doors.
    4. Have the FOBIK outside and within 10 cm. to 1.5 m. (4 in. to 5 ft.) of the Passenger door handle.
      NOTE:

      In the next step, wait two (2) seconds between each Lock and Unlock activation as there is a two second delay after each Lock action.

    5. Lock and Unlock the Passenger Front Door by the outside handle four times.

      Did the Passenger Door Handle lock and unlock the door as it should?

      Yes 

      No 

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

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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