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High Engine Coolant Temperature.  

Low Engine Oil Pressure.  

Initiate Remote Start 

To Remote Start the vehicle: 

1. Press remote button on the Key Fob twice within 5 seconds. 

2. Unlock vehicle with Key Fob to enter the vehicle.  

3. Put key in ignition, turn key to run position to exit remote start and enter a normal start without engine 

shut off.  

Identification that Remote Start is Activated 

To identify that Remote Start has been activated the following will occur: 

Horn will sound and lights will flash to acknowledge a start command was received.  

Park Lamps will turn on to indicate that the engine is running in remote start mode.  

Terminate Remote Start 

To terminate Remote Start, press Remote Start button on the Key Fob once. 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

STARTING SYSTEM 

The battery, starting, and charging systems operate in conjunction with one another, and must be tested as a 
complete system. For correct starting/charging system operation, all of the components involved in these three 
systems must perform within specifications. 

NOTE:

Engine will run for 15 minutes after a remote start is initiated. After 15 
minutes, the engine will shut off. The system allows for only two 
sequential remote starts without a key ignition cycle.

NOTE:

In order to avoid inadvertent shut downs, the one-time press to shut down the 
vehicle will be disabled for two seconds after receipt of a valid remote start 
request.

Starting System Diagnosis

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

STARTER FAILS TO 
OPERATE.

1. Battery discharged or 
faulty.

1. Refer to BATTERY . Charge or replace battery, if 
required.

2. Starting circuit wiring  2. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS . Test 

 

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faulty.

and repair starter feed and/or control circuits, if 
required.

3. Starter relay faulty.

3. The starter relay is located within the TIPM 
(Totally Integrated Power Module). Refer to "*NO 
CRANK CONDITION
 " .

4. Ignition switch faulty. 4. Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder in 

STEERING SYSTEM article. Replace ignition 
switch if required.

5. Clutch pedal position 
switch faulty.

5. Refer to SWITCH-CLUTCH PEDAL 
POSITION
 .

6. Park/Neutral position 
switch faulty or 
misadjusted.

6. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch in 42RLE - 
SERVICE INFORMATION
 . Replace park/neutral 
position switch if required.

7. Starter solenoid faulty. 7. Refer to MOTOR - STARTER. Replace starter 

motor assembly if required.

8. Starter motor faulty.

8. If all other starting system components and circuits 
test OK, replace starter motor.

STARTER ENGAGES, 
FAILS TO TURN 
ENGINE.

1. Battery discharged or 
faulty.

1. Refer to BATTERY . Charge or replace battery if 
required.

2. Starting circuit wiring 
faulty.

2. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS . Test 
and repair starter feed and/or control circuits if 
required.

3. Starter motor faulty.

3. If all other starting system components and circuits 
test OK, replace starter motor assembly.

4. Engine seized.

4. Refer to Engine Diagnosis in the DIAGNOSIS 
AND TESTING
 for 3.7L - SERVICE 
INFORMATION or DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 
for 4.0L - SERVICE INFORMATION .

STARTER ENGAGES, 
SPINS OUT BEFORE 
ENGINE STARTS.

1. Starter ring gear 
faulty.

1. Refer to Starter Motor REMOVAL and 
INSTALLATION. Remove starter motor to inspect 
starter ring gear. Replace starter ring gear if required.

2. Starter motor faulty.

2. If all other starting system components and circuits 
test OK, replace starter motor assembly.

STARTER DOES NOT 
DISENGAGE.

1. Starter motor 
improperly installed.

1. Refer to Starter Motor REMOVAL and 
INSTALLATION. Tighten starter mounting 
hardware to correct torque specifications.

2. Starter relay faulty.

2. The starter relay is located within the TIPM 
(Totally Integrated Power Module). Refer to "*NO 
CRANK CONDITION
 " .

3. Ignition switch faulty. 3. Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder in 

STEERING SYSTEM article. Replace ignition 
switch if required.

4. Starter motor faulty.

4. If all other starting system components and circuits 
test OK, replace starter motor.

 

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INSPECTION 

For complete starter wiring circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS . Before removing any 
unit from starting system for repair or diagnosis, perform the following inspections: 

Battery - Visually inspect battery for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded cable 
connections. Determine state-of-charge and cranking capacity of battery. Charge or replace battery if 
required. Refer to BATTERY . Note: If equipped with diesel engine, a dual battery system may be 
used, and both batteries must be inspected.
  

Ignition Switch - Visually inspect ignition switch for indications of physical damage and loose or 
corroded wire harness connections. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM article.  

Clutch Pedal Position Switch - If equipped with manual transmission, visually inspect clutch pedal 
position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer 
to SWITCH-CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION .  

Park/Neutral Position Switch - If equipped with automatic transmission, visually inspect park/neutral 
position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer 
to 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION .  

Starter Relay - The starter relay is located within the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). Refer to 
"*NO CRANK CONDITION " .  

Starter Motor - Visually inspect starter motor for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded 
wire harness connections.  

Starter Solenoid - Visually inspect starter solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose or 
corroded wire harness connections.  

Wiring - Visually inspect wire harnesses for damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as required. 
Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .  

TESTING 

COLD CRANKING TEST 

WARNING:

On vehicles equipped with airbags, refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE 
INFORMATION , before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, 
or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Failure to take the 
proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and 
possible personal injury.

NOTE:

For complete starter wiring circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING 
DIAGRAMS . The battery must be fully-charged and load-tested before 
proceeding. Refer to BATTERY .

 

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Fig. 1: Identifying Positive Clamp, Negative Clamp & Induction Ammeter Clamp 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Connect volt-ampere tester (1) and (2) to battery terminals. See Fig. 1. See instructions provided by 

manufacturer of volt-ampere tester being used. Note: Certain diesel equipped models use dual 
batteries. If equipped with dual battery system, tester should be connected to battery on left side of 
vehicle only. Also, tester current reading must be taken from positive battery cable lead that 
connects to starter motor.
  

2. Fully engage parking brake.  

3. If equipped with manual transmission, place gearshift selector lever in Neutral position and block clutch 

pedal in fully depressed position. If equipped with automatic transmission, place gearshift selector lever 
in Park position.  

4. Verify that all lamps and accessories are turned off. 

1 - POSITIVE CLAMP
2 - NEGATIVE CLAMP
3 - INDUCTION AMMETER CLAMP

 

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