Self-Diagnostic System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon and 2000 Dodge Ram Van. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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System tests are written specifically for Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRBIII®) scan tool. A generic scan tool may not be capable of performing all necessary test functions.
- Perform pretest inspection. See PRETEST INSPECTION under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If pretest inspection procedure has been performed, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition on. If scan tool display is not blank, go to next step. If scan tool display is blank, see SCAN TOOL BLANK SCREEN under COMMUNICATIONS under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using scan tool, select SYSTEM MONITORS, then CCD BUS TEST. Scan tool will perform a CCD bus test. If scan tool displays BUS OPERATIONAL, go to next step. If scan tool displays any message except BUS OPERATIONAL, see appropriate test under COMMUNICATIONS under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using scan tool, select READ DTCs. If any DTCs exist, perform corresponding DTC test(s) under affected system under SYSTEM TESTS . See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table. If no DTCs exist, repair by performing appropriate symptom test(s) under SYSTEM TESTS . See SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION table.DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATIONSYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION
Affected System (1) Test Chime Chime Inoperative At All Times Chime Inoperative With Exterior Lights On, Driver's Door Open Chime Inoperative With Any Warning Light Or Gauge Warning Chime Inoperative With Key In Ignition, Driver's Door Open Chime Remains On With Ignition On Chime Sounds With Driver's Door Open, Key Removed Communications Scan Tool Blank Screen Door Ajar Courtesy/Dome Lights Inoperative With Passenger Door Instrument Cluster All Gauges Inoperative Any CCD Cluster Light Inoperative Any Hard Wired Light Inoperative Fuel Level Gauge Not Operating Properly Oil Pressure Gauge Not Operating Properly Speedometer Gauge Not Operating Properly Temperature Gauge Not Operating Properly Interior Lighting Courtesy Lights Inoperative From Side/Rear Doors Only Courtesy Lights Inoperative With All Doors & Headlight Switch Courtesy/Dome Lights Stay On Courtesy/Dome Lights Inoperative With Both Front Doors Courtesy/Dome Lights Inoperative With Driver's Door Courtesy/Dome Lights Inoperative From Headlight Switch Illuminated Entry Inoperative Illuminated Entry Time Out Feature Inoperative With Side/Rear Doors Power Door Locks/RKE All Doors Failing To Lock From One Switch All Doors Failing To Lock/Unlock From One Switch Door Unlock Switch Failure All Doors Failing To Unlock From One Switch All Doors Failing To Lock From Any Switch All Doors Failing To Lock/Unlock From Any Switch All Doors Failing To Unlock From Any Switch Auxiliary Doors Fail To Lock Door Lock Inhibit Inoperative One Door Failing To Lock/Unlock From Any Switch Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Problem Automatic Rolling Door Locks Vehicle Theft Security Door Key Cylinder Disarm Inoperative Headlights Fail To Flash With Alarm Tripped Horn Fails To Sound With Alarm Tripped No Alarm With Ignition Turned On; VTSS On Possible (All) Door Ajar Switch Problem Theft Alarm Will Not Arm VTSS Indicator Inoperative VTSS Unable To Run Self-Diagnostics Wiper Park Switch Failure Windshield Wiper No Wipe After Washers Actuated Wiper Speed Sensitive Inoperative (1) Perform corresponding test(s) under affected system under SYSTEM TESTS.
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Scan tool messages are listed by system affected and not by module retrieved from.