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Self-Diagnostic System

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: Self-diagnostic tests are written specifically for Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRBIII(R)) scan tool. A generic scan tool may not be capable of performing all necessary test functions.
  1. If pretest inspection procedure has been performed, go to next step. If pretest inspection procedure has not been performed, perform pretest inspection. See PRETEST INSPECTION  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
  2. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located under driver's side of instrument panel, right of steering column. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with all modules. If communication was established with all modules, go to next step. If communication was not established with any module, perform appropriate test under COMMUNICATIONS  under SYSTEM TESTS.
    NOTE: Codes are listed by system affected, not from module retrieved. Perform appropriate test under appropriate section under SYSTEM TESTS.
  3. Using scan tool, retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from all modules. If any DTCs exist, perform appropriate test(s). See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table. If no DTCs exist, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION  table.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

Affected System (1) DTC
Air Bag System (2)
Audio (3) Cass Error
Audio (3) CD Error
Audio (3) Radio Error
Audio (3) Shorted Front Channel
Audio (3) Shorted Left Channel
Audio (3) Shorted Rear Channel
Audio (3) Shorted Right Channel
Communications ABS Message Not Received Or No Response From CAB 
Communications Air Bag Message Not Received Or No Response From ACM 
Communications Battery Power To Module Disconnected Or No Response From BCM 
Communications EATX PRNDL Message Test Failed 
Communications No CCD Message From PCM 
Communications Bus (+) & Bus (-) Shorted Together 
Communications Bus (+) Open, Bus (-) Open, Bus Bias Level Too High Or Bus Bias Level Too Low 
Communications No Bus Bias 
Communications No Response From CMTC Or No Display On CMTC Except Direction & Temperature 
Communications No Response From HVAC 
Communications No Response From Instrument Cluster 
Communications No Response From PCM 
Communications No Response From Radio 
Communications No Response From TCM 
Communications No Termination 
Communications Not Receiving Messages Correctly 
Communications Bus Short To 5 Volts 
Communications Bus Short To Battery 
Communications Bus Short To Ground 
Exterior Lighting Auto Headlamp Signal CKT Open 
Instrument Cluster (4) Fuel Level Sending Circuit Error
Interior Lighting (5) Open Driver's Door Ajar Circuit
Interior Lighting (6) Open Left Sliding Door Ajar Circuit
Interior Lighting (7) Open Liftgate Ajar Circuit
Interior Lighting (8) Open Passenger's Door Ajar Circuit
Interior Lighting (9) Open Right Sliding Door Ajar Circuit
Interior Lighting Shorted Driver's Door Ajar Circuit 
Interior Lighting Shorted Left Sliding Door Ajar Circuit 
Interior Lighting Shorted Liftgate Ajar Circuit 
Interior Lighting Shorted Passenger's Door Ajar Circuit 
Interior Lighting Shorted Right Sliding Door Ajar Circuit 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional All Doors (Except DRVR W/RKE) Fail LCK/UNLCK From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From One Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional All Doors Failing To Lock From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional All Doors (Except Driver W/RKE) Fail To Unlock 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional Driver's Door (W/RKE) Failing To Unlock From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Additional One Door Fails To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Driver's Door Key CYL Arm SW Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Driver's Door Lock Switch Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Driver's Door Unlock Switch Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Liftgate Door MUX CKT Short To GND 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Liftgate Key CYL Arm SW Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Liftgate Key CYL Disarm SW Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Driver's Door MUX CKT Short To GND 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Passenger's Door Key CYL Arm SW Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Passenger's Door Key CYL Disarm SW Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Passenger's Door Lock Switch Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Passenger's Door Unlock Switch Failure 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Passenger's Door MUX CKT Short To GND 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Driver's Door KEY CYL Disarm SW Failure 
Powertrain Control System (10)
Windshield Wiper/Washer System (11) Front Wiper Park Switch Circuit Open
Windshield Wiper/Washer System Front Wiper Park Switch Circuit Shorted 
(1) Codes are listed by system affected, not from module retrieved. Perform appropriate test under appropriate section under SYSTEM TESTS.
(2) For air bag system diagnostic trouble codes and testing procedures, see DIAGNOSIS & TESTING in lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(3) Repair audio system as necessary.
(4) See FUEL LEVEL SENDING CIRCUIT ERROR OR COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER DISTANCE TO EMPTY INOPERATIVE/WRONG  test under INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
(5) See OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH DRIVER'S DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTING.
(6) See OPEN LEFT SLIDING DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH LEFT SLIDING DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTING.
(7) See OPEN LIFTGATE AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH LIFTGATE  test under INTERIOR LIGHTING.
(8) See OPEN PASSENGER'S DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH PASSENGER'S DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTING.
(9) See OPEN RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH RIGHT SLIDING DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTING.
(10) For powertrain control system diagnostic trouble codes and testing procedures, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(11) See FRONT WIPER PARK SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN OR FRONT WIPERS NOT PARKING IN OFF POSITION  test under WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM.
SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION

Affected System (1) Test
Air Bag System (2)
Audio (3)
Chime Chime Inoperative At All Times 
Chime Chime Inoperative With Seat Belt Unfastened 
Chime Chime Inoperative With Low Oil Pressure 
Chime Chime Inoperative With Exterior Lights On 
Chime Chime Inoperative With Turn Signal On For One Mile 
Chime Chime Inoperative With Dome Lights On 
Chime Chime Inoperative With Key In Ignition & Driver's Door Open 
Chime Chime Sounds With Driver's Door Open & Key Out 
Chime Chime Sounds With Driver's Seat Belt Fastened 
Exterior Lighting Automatic Headlights Will Not Turn Off 
Exterior Lighting Automatic Headlights Will Not Turn On 
Exterior Lighting Fog Lights Will Not Turn Off (Town & Country Only) 
Exterior Lighting Fog Lights Will Not Turn On (Town & Country Only) 
Exterior Lighting Headlights Will Not Turn Off 
Exterior Lighting Headlights Will Not Turn On 
Exterior Lighting Park Lights Will Not Turn Off 
Exterior Lighting Park Lights Will Not Turn On 
Information Center ABS Warning Light 
Information Center All Warning Lights Inoperative 
Information Center Engine Temperature Warning Light 
Information Center High Beam Indicator Light 
Information Center Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 
Information Center Red Brake Warning Light 
Information Center Service Engine Soon Indicator Light 
Information Center Turn Signal Indicator Light 
Instrument Cluster (4) Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Distance To Empty Inoperative Or Wrong
Instrument Cluster All Gauges Inoperative 
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Illumination 
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Warning Lights, Odometer & PRNDL Display 
Instrument Cluster Gauges Do Not Zero When Key Is Turned Off 
Instrument Cluster One Gauge Operating Improperly 
Instrument Cluster Trip & Reset Button Fault 
Interior Lighting Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Dome Light Switch 
Interior Lighting Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Any Door 
Interior Lighting (5) Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Driver's Door
Interior Lighting (6) Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Left Sliding Door
Interior Lighting (7) Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Liftgate
Interior Lighting (8) Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Passenger's Door
Interior Lighting (9) Courtesy Lights Inoperative With Right Sliding Door
Interior Lighting Courtesy Lights On At All Times 
Interior Lighting Illuminated Entry Inoperative With RKE Transmitter 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Elapsed (Trip) Time Inoperative/Wrong 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer AVG MPG Or Fuel Economy Inoperative/Wrong Or Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Trip Odometer Inoperative/Wrong 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Displaying OC 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Displaying SC 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Fails To Respond To Instrument Cluster Dimming (Odometer Dims Properly) Or Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Switch Inoperative 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Segments Fail To Light During Auto Self-Test 
Overhead Console Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Shows Failed 
Overhead Console Incorrect Ambient Temperature Readings (Generally Plus Or Minus 5 Degrees) 
Power Door Locks/RKE System All Doors (Except Driver W/RKE) Fail To Lock/Unlock From Any Switch, All Doors Fail To Lock/Unlock From One Switch, All Doors Fail To Lock From Any Switch Or One Switch, All Doors Fail To Unlock From One Switch, Driver's Door (W/RKE) Fails To Unlock From Any Switch Or One Door Fails To Lock/Unlock From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System All Doors Fail To Lock/Unlock From Any Switch 
Power Door Locks/RKE System All Doors (Except Driver W/RKE) Fail To Unlock 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Automatic Door Locks Do Not Lock Over 15 MPH 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Doors Lock With Key In Ignition & Left Door Open 
Power Door Locks/RKE System Remote Keyless Entry Problems 
Powertrain Control System (10)
Vehicle Theft Security System VTSS Problems 
Windshield Wiper System (11) Front Wipers Not Parking In Off Position
Windshield Wiper System Front Wipers Operating Constantly With Switch In Off Position 
Windshield Wiper System Front Wipers Not Working At All 
Windshield Wiper System Front Wipers Not Working In Intermittent Mode 
Windshield Wiper System Front Wipers Not Working In Low Speed Mode 
Windshield Wiper System Front Wipers Not Working In High Speed Mode 
Windshield Wiper System Rear Washer Motor Inoperative 
Windshield Wiper System Rear Wiper Not Parking In Off Position 
Windshield Wiper System Rear Wiper Inoperative 
Windshield Wiper System Rear Wiper Not Working In Intermittent Mode 
Windshield Wiper System Rear Wiper/Wash On Continuously 
Windshield Wiper System Wiper Wash Function Not Working Properly 
(1) Some symptoms may also be listed as a diagnostic trouble code. If symptom that is present is not listed in this table, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table.
(2) For air bag system symptom testing procedures, see DIAGNOSIS & TESTING in lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(3) Repair audio system as necessary.
(4) See FUEL LEVEL SENDING CIRCUIT ERROR OR COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER DISTANCE TO EMPTY INOPERATIVE/WRONG  test under INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
(5) See OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH DRIVER'S DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTING.
(6) See OPEN LEFT SLIDING DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH LEFT SLIDING DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTS.
(7) See OPEN LIFTGATE AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH LIFTGATE  test under INTERIOR LIGHTS.
(8) See OPEN PASSENGER'S DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH PASSENGER'S DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTS.
(9) See OPEN RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OR COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH RIGHT SLIDING DOOR  test under INTERIOR LIGHTS.
(10) For powertrain control system diagnostic trouble codes and testing procedures, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(11) See FRONT WIPER PARK SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN OR FRONT WIPERS NOT PARKING IN OFF POSITION  test under WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM.
VERIFICATION TEST IDENTIFICATION

System Malfunction Test
Verification Tests ABS Verification Test 
Verification Tests Air Bag Verification Test 
Verification Tests Body Verification Test 
Verification Tests Powertrain Verification Test 
Verification Tests VTSS Verification Test