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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2014GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGELECTRONIC STEERINGELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING (EHPS) MODULE - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGC211B-11-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUNDDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
If multiple DTCs are present, inspect the wiring and harness connector at the EHPS Pump.
1. Turn ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the EHPS Module.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
(F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Turn ignition off to the lock position.
2. Remove Fuse 39.
3. Disconnect the EHPS Module C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit in the EHPS Module harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the EHPS Verification Test. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace and program the Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Pump in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PUMP, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the EHPS Verification Test. Refer to 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.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.