DTC B1979 Dodge

PCM Serial Communications Malfunction

PCM Serial Communications Malfunction

Description

Key on, and the PCM did not receive 25 valid responses from the IPC system, condition met for 5-10 seconds during the CCM test.

Cause and Solution

Inspect the serial data line for an open or shorted conditionDetermine if the BCM (module) is pulling the data line downDetermine if the EBCM (module) is pulling the data line downTSB 61-65-67 contains a repair procedure for this code

Video Guide

Duration: PT4M11S | Uploaded: 2020-07-16

Diagnostic Info

  • DTC Code: B1979
  • Brand: Dodge
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