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Diagnostic Test

  1. VERIFY THAT DTC B1A68-STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE BOLT CONTROL LOW 
    1. With the scan tool, record and erase WIN DTCs.
    2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch several times.
    3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B1A68-STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE BOLT CONTROL LOW as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to Step  2.

      No 

  2. STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE 
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lock Module Connector
    GC0127734Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Steering Column Lock Module connector.
      NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Cycle the ignition switch from On to Off three times.
    6. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch several times.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B1A68-STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE BOLT CONTROL LOW (WIN) as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to Step  3.

      No 

  3. CHECK THE (F892) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (KEY-IN) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) Circuit In Steering Column Lock Harness Connector
    GC0127735Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Wireless Ignition Node harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F892) Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) circuit in the Steering Column Lock harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 10,000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Replace the Wireless Ignition Node (win) in accordance with the Service Information.
        NOTE: The Steering Column Lock Module, MUST also be replaced along with the Wireless Ignition Node.
      • Perform the WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) VERIFICATION TEST. See WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) VERIFICATION .