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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSDRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) (DMFL/R) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB1853-12-DRIVER WINDOW CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERYDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD

Diagnostic Test

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

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Try to operate the Driver Window up and down several times.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B1853-12-DRIVER WINDOW CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  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.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
WINDOW MOTOR SHORTED

Fig 1: Left Window Motor Connector End View
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1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Driver Window Motor connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Operate the driver window switch up and down several times.
6. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B1853-12-DRIVER WINDOW CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Replace the Driver Window Motor in accordances with service information. Refer to MOTOR, WINDOW REGULATOR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(Q21) DRIVER WINDOW DRIVER DOWN CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Driver Window Driver Down Circuit For A Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Driver Door Module C4 connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between the (Q21) Driver Window Driver Down circuit and Ground.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q21) Driver Window Driver Down circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4.
(Q11) DRIVER WINDOW DRIVER UP CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 3: Checking Driver Window Driver Up Circuit For A Short To Voltage
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1. Measure the voltage between the (Q11) Driver Window Driver Up circuit and Ground.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q11) Driver Window Driver Up circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Driver Door Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DOOR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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