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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2013JOURNEY CREW, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 51 (RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB) MODULE - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS)DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB1A7D-01-START BUTTON - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILUREDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition to the Lock position.
3. Try to start the engine and allow to run for 30 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition off and then back on.
5. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B1A7D-01-START BUTTON - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE?
  
  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 poor pin fit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (D122) SECURITY K LINE COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Ground & Security K Line Communication Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Keyless Ignition Node harness connector.
3. Measure the voltage between ground and the (D122) Security K Line Communication circuit.
  Is the voltage above 12.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Repair the open in the (D122) Security K Line Communication circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
(G201) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION SIGNAL SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Ignition Switch Position Signal For Short To Ground
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (G201) Ignition Switch Position Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1500 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (G201) Ignition Switch Position Signal circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
(G201) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION SIGNAL SHORTED TO BATTERY

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Ground & Ignition Switch Position Signal Circuit
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1. Measure the voltage between ground and the (G201) Ignition Switch Position Signal circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (G201) Ignition Switch Position Signal circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RECEIVER, KEYLESS IGNITION NODE, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

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• 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.