Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Commander Limited, 5.7 T, RWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    3. Wait 30 seconds.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

      • The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chaffed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  2. CHECK VOLTAGE AT ELECTRONIC OVERHEAD MODULE 
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage At Electronic Overhead Module
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the EOM harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Check the voltage of the (A114) Fused B+ (I.O.D.) circuit.

      Is the voltage above 10 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z915) Ground circuit.

      Is the resistance above 10K ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To step  4
  4. CHECK LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking LIN BUS Circuit For An Open
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    1. Disconnect the Cluster C1 harness connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (D500) LIN Bus circuit.

      Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

      Yes 

      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.