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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2013JOURNEY CREW, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 71 ((DRIVETRAIN CONTROL MODULE (DTCM) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS))DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGU0401-IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM ECM/PCMDIAGNOSTIC 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.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 4.
CHECK IF BCM CAN BUS DTCs ARE PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
  Are there any BCM CAN BUS DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DTCS B10B3-14 TO B182C-13 or BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DTCS B1830-11 TO U1433-24 .
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECK TO SEE ANY IF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCS ARE PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Are there any PCM DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to 2.4L - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX or 3.6L - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  No
  - Replace the Drive Train Control Module (DTCM) in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DRIVETRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
4. Using the scan tool, monitor the data related to this circuit while performing the wiggle test. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.

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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.