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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2009PATRIOT SPORT, 2.0 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHORNS(CABIN COMPARTMENT NODE (CCN) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS)DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGU0161-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH COMPASS MODULEDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2009 Jeep Patriot Sport, 2.0 A

Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Patriot Sport, 2.0 ASECTION Diagnostic Test

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.
  Does the scan tool display: U0161-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH COMPASS MODULE?
  
  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, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
(D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking LIN BUS Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit.
  Is the voltage above 5 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Go to step 3
(D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C3 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
(F929) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run) Circuit
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1. Measure the voltage of the (F929) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) circuit.
  Is the voltage above 10 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Repair the (F929) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
(Z937) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Ground Circuit
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z937) Ground circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Repair the (Z937) ground circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure

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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.