Dodge ZB 2005 - Response from Pcm (Sci Only)

Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM PCM (SCI ONLY)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK PCM POWERS AND GROUNDS
SCI TRANSMIT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR MODULE
SCI RECEIVE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
SCI CIRCUITS SHORTED TOGETHER
SCI TRANSMIT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
SCI RECEIVE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
SCI RECEIVE CIRCUIT OPEN
SCI TRANSMIT CIRCUIT OPEN
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Perform the symptom Checking PCM Power and Ground Circuits in the Driveability
category.
NOTE: With the DRBIIIt in the generic scan tool mode, attempt to commu-
nicate with the PCM.
NOTE: If the DRBIIIt can communicate with the PCM in the generic scan
tool mode, it may not be necessary to perform this step.
Did the vehicle pass this test?
All
Yes → Go To 2
No → Repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the DRBIIIt from the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the SCI Transmit circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes → Go To 3
No → Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Tire Pressure Monitor Module harness connector (if equipped).
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor Module
answer yes to the question.
Measure the resistance between ground and the SCI Transmit circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes → Repair the SCI Transmit circuit for a short to ground.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1.
No → Replace the Tire Pressure Monitor Module in accordance with the
service information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1.
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