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Fig. 5: Testing Ground Circuit Resistance 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

4. Connect voltmeter to measure between negative battery terminal post and a good clean ground on engine 

block. See Fig. 5. Rotate and hold ignition switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If reading is above 
0.2 volt, clean and tighten negative battery cable attachment on engine block. Repeat test. If reading is 
still above 0.2 volt, replace faulty negative battery cable. Note: Certain diesel equipped models use 
dual batteries. If equipped with dual battery system, this procedure must be performed twice, once 
for each battery.
 

1 - VOLTMETER
2 - BATTERY
3 - ENGINE GROUND

 

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Fig. 6: Testing Starter Ground 
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5. Connect positive lead of voltmeter to starter housing. Connect negative lead of voltmeter to negative 

battery terminal post. See Fig. 6. Rotate and hold ignition switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If 
reading is above 0.2 volt, correct poor starter to engine block ground contact. Note: Certain diesel 
equipped models use dual batteries. If equipped with dual battery system, this procedure must be 
performed on driver side battery only.
  

6. If equipped with dual battery system (certain diesel equipped models), connect positive lead of voltmeter 

to positive battery cable clamp on battery located on left side of vehicle. Connect negative lead of 
voltmeter to positive battery terminal post on battery located on right side of vehicle. Rotate and hold 
ignition switch in Start position. Observe voltmeter. If reading is above 0.2 volt, clean and tighten battery 
cables at both batteries. Repeat test. If reading is still above 0.2 volt, replace faulty positive battery cable. 

If resistance tests detect no feed circuit problems, refer to STARTER MOTOR in the Diagnosis and Testing.

1 - STARTER MOTOR
2 - BATTERY
3 - VOLTMETER

 

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CONTROL CIRCUIT TESTING 

The starter control circuit components should be tested in the order in which they are listed, as follows: 

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

Starter Solenoid - Refer to STARTER MOTOR.  

Ignition Switch - Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder in STEERING SYSTEM  

Clutch Pedal Position Switch - If equipped with manual transmission, refer to SWITCH-CLUTCH 
PEDAL POSITION
 .  

Park/Neutral Position Switch - If equipped with automatic transmission, refer to 42RLE - SERVICE 
INFORMATION
 article .  

Wire harnesses and connections - Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .  

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 

Before attempting to diagnose a problem with the remote starting system, first be sure the starter motor and 
starter solenoid are working properly. The starter should operate with the use of the standard ignition key in the 
ignition switch. Any starter or solenoid problems must be repaired first. 

Also be sure the engine will easily start and run with the use of the standard ignition key in the ignition switch. 
Any engine running, idling or driveability problems must be repaired first. 

Also note that the remote start system will automatically be cancelled if any of the following occur:  

IF THE ENGINE STALLS OR RPM EXCEEDS 2500  

NORMAL TIME OUT RUN MODE (15 MINUTES)  

CUSTOMER MOVES IGNITION INTO RUN/START  

ANY VEHICLE DOOR AJAR  

TRUNK/LIFTGATE AJAR  

HOOD AJAR  

START COUNTER REACHED  

LOW RPM SHUTDOWN  

KEY IN IGNITION  

BRAKE PRESSED  

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS PRESSED  

NOT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL  

VEHICLE SPEED HIGH  

VTA ALARM TRIGGERED  

PANIC MODE ACTIVATED  

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH  

BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW  

 

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LOSS OF BATTERY VOLTAGE  

MIL ON  

LOW OIL PRESSURE  

COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH  

CRANK NO START  

RKE OFF MESSAGE  

VEHICLE NOT CONFIGURED  

HOOD SWITCH NOT INSTALLED OR INOPERATIVE  

NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  

INVALID KEY  

IGNITION SNA  

IGNITION NOT IN LOCK  

EXCESSIVE GLOW PLUG TIME (DIESEL ONLY)  

VEHICLE IN SHIPPING MODE  

VEHICLE NOT PROGRAMMED  

If all of the previous items checked OK, and the remote starting system will not operate, refer to STARTING - 
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS
 for further information. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

TORQUE SPECIFICATION 

TORQUE SPECIFICATION 

STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS 

DESCRIPTION 

N.m 

Ft. Lbs. 

In. Lbs. 

Starter Solenoid Battery 

Cable Nut

11

-

100

Starter Mounting Bolts - 

3.7L/4.0L

54

40

-

Starter Mounting Bolts -

2.8L Diesel

41

30

-

Starter Heat Shield 

Mounting Bolts

6

-

55

STARTER MOTOR 

Engine Application 

3.7L 

4.0L 

2.8L Diesel 

Power Rating 

1.2 Kilowatt

1.4 Kilowatt/1.9 

Horsepower

2.2 Kilowatt

* Cranking Amperage 
Draw Test
 

100 - 200 Amperes

125 - 250 Amperes

500 Amperes

 

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