Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. Manual - part 962
TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
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NOTE: Ensure the voltmeter leads meet the terminals in the connector and
that there is good terminal to wire connection.
NOTE: Ensure the voltmeter leads are connected for positive polarity
Perform a voltage drop test by backprobing between the Ambient Temperature
Sensor Signal circuit at the Ambient Temperature Sensor harness connector and
PCM harness connector.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Is the voltage below 0.10 volt?
All
Yes
→
No
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Repair the high resistance in the Ambient Temperature Sensor
Signal circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
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If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
All
Repair
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
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WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE
PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRBIII
t
parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for param-
eter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DRBIII
t Freeze Frame information. If possible, try to duplicate the
conditions under which the DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?
All
Yes
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Repair as necessary
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
No
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Test Complete.
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DRIVEABILITY - GAS
P0071-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR PERFORMANCE —
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