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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2009COMMANDER OVERLAND, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMFRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB2184-IGNITION UNLOCK RUN/START CONTROL CIRCUIT LOWDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2009 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WD

Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
DETERMINE ENGINE SIZE
Is this vehicle equipped with a 3.7L or 6.1L engine?

Yes
- Go to step 3
No
- Go to step 6
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

Fig 1: Checking Shift Lever Assembly
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1. With the scan tool, erase the FCM DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Shift Lever Assembly harness connector.
4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read the active FCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Replace the Shift Lever Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(F1) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT WIRE SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output Wire Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Integrated Power Module C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the IPM C1 connector.
  Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
  
  No
  - Go to step 5
  Yes
  - Repair the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SHORTED

Fig 3: Checking Integrated Power Module Shorted
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1. Remove the FCM from the Integrated Power Module.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the Front Control Module IPM connector.
  Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Integrated Power Module in accordance with Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace and program the Front Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

Fig 4: Checking Powertrain Control Module
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1. With the scan tool, erase the FCM DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C1 connector.
4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read the active FCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 7
  No
  - Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(F1) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT WIRE SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 5: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output Wire Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Integrated Power Module C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the IPM C1 connector.
  Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
  
  No
  - Go to step 5
  Yes
  - Repair the (F1) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .

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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.
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• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.