Diagnostic Test

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition on and open one of the front doors.
      NOTE:

      A front door must remain open whenever checking or erasing TGW DTCs.

    2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the TGW DTCs.
    3. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
    4. Turn the radio on and set the volume to 25.
    5. Adjust the speakers to the Rear and center.
    6. Using the scan tool, read the active TGW DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active: B1408-11-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?

      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 .
  2. CHECK THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER 
    Fig 1: Left Rear Speaker Connector End View
    GC0149136Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Make sure one of the front doors is still open.
    2. Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off.
    4. Disconnect the Left Rear Speaker harness connector.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. Turn the radio on.
    7. Using the scan tool, read the active TGW DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active: B1408-11-REAR LEFT AUDIO SPEAKER OUTPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Left Rear Speaker in accordance with the Service information. Refer to SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. CHECK THE (X303) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Left Rear Speaker (+) Circuit For Short To Ground
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TGW harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (X303) Left Rear Speaker (+) circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE (X393) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 3: Checking Left Rear Speaker (-) Circuit For Short To Ground
    GC0150542Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) circuit.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (X393) Left Rear Speaker (-) for a short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

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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.