Starting - Non-Dtc Based Diagnostics: Other Dodge Dart PF

GR8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TESTER

The Midtronics GR8 battery system tester is designed to help diagnose the cause of a defective battery. for directions on using the Midtronics GR8 battery tester. Refer to BATTERY, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

STARTER SOLENOID

1. Verify battery condition. Battery must be in good condition with a full charge before performing any starter tests. Refer to «BATTERY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING»(ref-646227-S31898064892014072800000) .
2. Perform Starter Solenoid test BEFORE performing the starter relay test.
3. Perform a visual inspection of the starter/starter solenoid for corrosion, loose connections or faulty wiring.
4. Locate and remove the starter relay.
5. Connect a remote starter switch or a jumper wire between the remote battery positive post and terminal 87 of the starter relay connector. If engine cranks, starter/starter solenoid is good. Go to the Starter «RELAY TEST»(ref-646337-S18471276792014072800000) . If engine does not crank or solenoid chatters, check wiring and connectors from starter relay to starter solenoid and from the battery positive terminal to starter post for loose or corroded connections. Particularly at starter terminals. Repeat test. If engine still fails to crank properly, trouble is within starter or starter mounted solenoid, and replace starter. Inspect the ring gear teeth.

STARTER RELAY

SAFETY SWITCHES

For diagnostics of the Transmission Range Sensor. Refer to the appropriate Transmission Service Information for more information.

If equipped with Clutch Interlock/Upstop Switch. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

IGNITION SWITCH

After testing starter solenoid and relay, test ignition switch and wiring. Refer to the IGNITION SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATION - 1.4L or IGNITION SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATION - 2.0L & 2.4L and SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article for more information. Check all wiring for opens or shorts, and all connectors for being loose or corroded.

BATTERY

For battery diagnosis and testing. Refer to BATTERY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for procedures.

NO CRANK (BCM EQUIPPED)

For a complete wiring diagram. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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REMOTE START INHIBITORS

The following table below is a list of possible causes for the inoperative Remote Start System. If any of the following conditions exist, the Remote Start System will not work. Use this information as a guide to the diagnosis of the Remote Start System.

1. ABORT
2. BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
3. BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
4. BRAKE PRESSED
5. COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH
6. CRANK NO START
7. DRIVER DOOR AJAR
8. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
9. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
10. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
11. TRUNK/LIFTGATE AJAR
12. HOOD AJAR
13. NO HOOD SWITCH (INOPERATIVE)
14. FUEL LEVEL LOW
15. EXCESSIVE GLOW PLUG TIME (DIESEL ONLY)
16. FAILED COUNTER REACHED (START)
17. HAZARD LAMPS (SWITCH PRESSED)
18. IGNITION IN RUN/START
19. IGNITION NOT IN LOCK
20. IGNITION SNA (SIGNAL NOT AVAILABLE FROM OTHER MODULE)
21. INVALID KEY
22. KEY IN IGNITION
23. LOW RPM SHUTDOWN
24. MIL ON
25. NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
26. NORMAL TIME OUT CUSTOMER ACCESS
27. NORMAL TIME OUT RUN MODE (15 MINUTES)
28. NOT CONFIGURED
29. NOT ENABLED
30. NOT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL
31. NOT PROGRAMMED
32. OIL PRESSURE LOW
33. PANIC MODE (ACTIVATED)
34. POWER LOSS
35. RKE OFF MESSAGE
36. RPM TOO HIGH (EXCEEDS 2500)
37. START COUNTER REACHED
38. VEHICLE SPEED HIGH
39. VTA ALARMING

If all of the previous items checked OK, and the remote starting system will not operate. Refer to the REMOTE START POOR PERFORMANCE diagnostic procedure. . Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

REMOTE START INOPERATIVE (BCM - RF HUB EQUIPPED)

For a complete wiring diagram. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.