Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Compass Sport, 2.4 B, ED3, FWD, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor supply voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.
    1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
      WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (K858) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (K858) 5-Volt Supply circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. (K858) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K858) 5-Volt Supply circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

  4. (K858) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K400) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance between the (K858) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K400) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (K858) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K167) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 4: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance between the (K858) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K167) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

  6. (K858) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 5: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (K858) 5-Volt Supply circuit between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  7

      No 

  7. (K29) APP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 6: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K29) APP Signal 2 circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  8

      No 

  8. (K29) APP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K400) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 7: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance between the (K29) APP Signal 2 circuit and the (K400) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  9

      No 

  9. (K29) APP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K167) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 8: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance between the (K29) APP Signal 2 circuit and the (K167) Sensor Ground circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  10

      No 

  10. (K29) APP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 9: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (K29) APP Signal 2 circuit between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  11

      No 

  11. ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 
    Fig 10: Checking 5-Volt Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Connect a jumper wire between the (K858) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K29) APP Signal 2 circuit in the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor signal voltage.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 volts with the jumper wire in place?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  12
  12. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    6. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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