Instrument Cluster - Electrical Diagnostics: Other Dodge Nitro I

Monitor Conditions

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

Set Conditions

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects the Menu Switch active for greater than 20 seconds.

Possible Causes

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: Compass performance.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE: Remove any electronic devices (laptop computers, cell phones) from the instrument panel. NOTE: Before proceeding, check the compass variance and calibration in accordance with the service information. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. (F921) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN Measure the voltage of the (F921) Fused Run Relay Output circuit for an open. Is the voltage above 10 volts? Yes Go To 3 . No Repair the (F921) Fused Run Relay Output circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
3. (Z916) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN Measure the resistance of the (Z916) Ground circuit for an open. Is the resistance above 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (Z916) Ground circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects the Compass/Temp Button active for greater than 20 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects the Reset Switch active for greater than 20 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects the Trip/Toggle Switch active for greater than 20 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects the Steering Wheel Control Down Switch active for greater than 20 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects the Steering Wheel Control Right Switch active for greater than 20 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on and the Panel Illumination active.

1. Set Condition: Panel Illumination Status LOW.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Activate the Panel Illumination. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. CHECK EACH NON-FUNCTIONING COMPONENT FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO GROUND NOTE: Using the wiring diagram as a guide disconnect each non-functioning component one at a time while checking for the DTC to become stored. Repeat these steps for each component. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the non-functioning component harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Activate the Panel Illumination. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Is the DTC still active? Yes Go To 3 . No Replace the non-functioning component that when disconnected caused the DTC to become stored in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
3. CHECK THE (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector. With all (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit components disconnected, measure the resistance to ground on the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver Circuit from the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector. Is the resistance less than 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Replace the Cluster in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on and the Panel Illumination circuit active.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster detects an open condition on the Panel Illumination Control circuit.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Activate the Panel Illumination. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. CHECK THE (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cluster C1 harness connector. Inspect the connector and associated wiring for the Panel illumination circuit. Using a fused jumper wire connected to 12 volts, probe cavity 2 of the Cluster C1 harness connector. Did the components illuminate? Yes Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, locate and repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: Battery voltage less than 9 volts for approximately 5 to 6 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: Battery voltage greater than 16 volts for approximately 15 seconds.

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Cluster does not receive information from the Compass Module.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE: Remove any electronic devices (laptop computers, cell phones) from the instrument panel. NOTE: Before proceeding, check the compass variance and calibration in accordance with the service information. Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit. Is the voltage above 5 volts? Yes Go To 4 . No Go To 3 .
3. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C2 harness connector. 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 «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
4. (F921) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F921) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) circuit at the Compass Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 5 . No Repair the (F921) Fused Ignition Switch Output (RUN) circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
5. (Z916) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z916) Ground circuit at the Compass Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Replace the Compass Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (Z916) ground circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Instrument Cluster does not receive information from the Heated Seats Control Module.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display the DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Heated Seats Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit. Is the voltage above 5 volts? Yes Go To 4 . No Go To 3 .
3. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C2 harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the resistance of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
4. (P693) HEATED SEAT MODULE SUPPLY Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P693) Heated Seat Module Supply circuit. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 5 . No Repair the (P693) Heated Seat Module Supply circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
5. (Z914A) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (Z914A) Ground circuit. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Replace the Heated Seats Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (Z914A) ground circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

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1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: LIN 1 Bus Performance.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display: U1008-LIN 1 BUS? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. SHORTED COMPONENT NOTE: After disconnecting each component, check DTCs with the scan tool. Turn the ignition on. Disconnect the Compass Module harness connector. Disconnect the Heated Seat Module harness connector. Disconnect the Switch Bank harness connector. Disconnect the Steering Control Module C1 and C2 harness connectors. With each component disconnected, did the DTC U1008-LIN 1 BUS change from active to stored? Yes Replace the component that caused the DTC U1008-LIN 1 BUS to change from active to stored. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Go To 3 .
3. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cluster C2 harness connector. Disconnect the Switch Bank harness connector. Measure the resistance of the (D506) LIN Bus circuit. Is the resistance above 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (D506) LIN Bus circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Go To 4 .
4. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Turn the ignition off. Measure the resistance to ground on the (D506) LIN Bus circuit. Is the resistance below 10K ohms? Yes Repair the (D506) LIN Bus circuit for a short to ground. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Replace the Cluster in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

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1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Cluster does not receive information from the Steering Wheel Controls.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Steering Control Module C2 harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit. Is the voltage above 5 volts? Yes Go To 4 . No Go To 3 .
3. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cluster C2 harness connector. 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 «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
4. (F202) FUSED RUN/START RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition on. Disconnect the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F202) Fused RUN/START Relay Output circuit at the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 5 . No Repair the (F202) Fused RUN/START Relay Output circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
5. (A412) FUSED B(+) (I.O.D.) CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A412) Fused B+ (I.O.D.) circuit at the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 6 . No Repair the (A412) Fused B+ (I.O.D.) circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
6. (Z910) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z910) Ground circuit at the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Replace the Steering Control Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (Z916) ground circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

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1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Cluster does not receive information from the Switch Bank Module.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC Turn the ignition on. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Switch Bank Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit. Is the voltage above 5 volts? Yes Go To 4 . No Go To 3 .
3. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cluster C2 harness connector. 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 «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
4. (A108/A909) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A108/A909) Fused B+ circuit at the Switch Bank Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 5 . No Repair the (A108/A909) Fused B+ circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
5. (Z911) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z911) Ground circuit at the Switch Bank Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Replace the Switch Bank Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (Z911) ground circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .

1. When Monitored: With the ignition on.

1. Set Condition: The Cluster does not receive information from the Steering Control Module.

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1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE: Before proceeding with this diagnostic process, verify the proper connection of the SCM C1 and C2 harness connectors. A loose connection at this connector will cause this DTC to set. Turn the ignition off. Gently pull the SCM C1 and C2 connector harnesses to verify the locking tab is fully engaged. If the connector locking tab is not fully engaged, push to seat the connector locking tab. Turn the ignition on. Wait 30 seconds. With the scan tool, read DTCs. Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? Yes Go To 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 chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
2. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Steering Control Module harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the voltage of the (D506) LIN BUS circuit. Is the voltage above 5 volts? Yes Go To 4 . No Go To 3 .
3. (D506) LIN BUS CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Cluster C2 harness connector. 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 «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (D506) LIN BUS circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
4. (F943) FUSED RUN/START RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F943) Fused RUN/START Relay Output circuit at the Steering Control Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 5 . No Repair the (F943) Fused RUN/START Relay Output circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
5. (A412) FUSED B(+) (I.O.D.) CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A412) Fused B+ (I.O.D.) circuit at the Steering Control Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Go To 6 . No Repair the (A412) Fused B+ (I.O.D.) circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .
6. (Z910) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN Turn the ignition off. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z910) Ground circuit at the Steering Control Module harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes Replace the Steering Control Module in accordance with the service information. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) . No Repair the (Z916) ground circuit for an open. Perform «BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1»(ref-306151-S09725333202008120900000) .