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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2013JOURNEY CREW, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 ((POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS - 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION))DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGP1684-BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTEDDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test

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BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED
Has the battery been disconnected, lost it's charge, or been replaced recently?

Yes
- Disconnecting or replacing the battery will set this DTC. Erase the DTC.
- Perform the 40/41TE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41 TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 2
WAS Quick Learn PERFORMED
Has a Quick Learn procedure been performed?

Yes
- Performing a Quick Learn procedure will set this DTC. Erase the DTC.
- Perform the 40/41TE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41 TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
PCM REPLACED OR DISCONNECTED
Has the PCM been replaced or disconnected?

Yes
- Replacing or disconnecting the PCM will set this DTC. Erase the DTC.
- Perform the 40/41TE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41 TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
CHECK THE (A908) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Fused B(+) Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A908) Fused B(+) circuit in the PCM C1 harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (A908) Fused B(+) circuit for an open. If the fuse is open make sure to check for a short to ground.
  - Perform the 40/41TE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41 TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (Z902) GROUND CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuits For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check both (Z902) Ground circuits in PCM C1 harness connector
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate brightly for both ground circuits?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Repair the (Z902) Ground circuit(s) for an open.
  - Perform the 40/41TE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41 TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the 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 the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the 40/41TE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 40/41 TE TRANSMISSION 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.