Symptom Identification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION

Affected System ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ Symptom

Air Bag ⁽³⁾

Air Bag Indicator On Without ACM DTCs

Audio ⁽⁴⁾

AM/FM Switch Inoperative

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Any Station Preset Switch Inoperative

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Balance Inoperative

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Equalizer Inoperative

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Fader Inoperative

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FF/RW Switch Inoperative

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HOUR/MINUTE Switches Inoperative

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PAUSE/PLAY Switch Inoperative

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PWR Switch Inoperative

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SCAN Switch Inoperative

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SEEK Switch Inoperative

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SET Switch Inoperative

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TAPE EJECT Switch Inoperative

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TIME Switch Inoperative

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TUNE Switch Inoperative

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Amplifier Pretest

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Remote Radio Switches Inoperative (If Equipped)

Chime

Chime Inoperative At All Times

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Chime Inoperative With Driver Seat Belt Unfastened

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Chime Inoperative With Exterior Or Interior Lights On With Driver Door Open

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Chime Inoperative With Key In Ignition & Driver Door Open

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Chime Sounds With Driver Seat Belt Fastened

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Chime Sounds With Driver Door Open & Key Removed

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Vehicle Speed Warning Chime Problem

Communication

Bus +/- Signals Open Or No Response From Central Timer Module

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Bus +/- Signals Open Or No Response From Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

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Bus +/- Signals Open Or No Response From Instrument Cluster

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Bus +/- Signals Open Or No Response From Sentry Key Immobilizer Module

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No Response From Air Bag Control Module

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No Response From Amplifier

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No Response From Controller Anti-Lock Brake

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No Response From Overhead Console

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No Response From PCM (PCI Bus)

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No Response From PCM (SCI Only)

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No Response From Radio

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No Response From Transfer Case Control Module

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No Response From Transmission Control Module (4.7L)

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PCI Bus Communication Failure

Compass/Mini-Trip Computer

Average Fuel Inoperative Or Wrong

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CMTC Fails To Respond To Instrument Panel Dimming

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Distance To Empty Inoperative Or Wrong

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Elapsed Time Inoperative Or Wrong

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Instant Fuel Inoperative Or Wrong

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Switch On CMTC Inoperative

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Trip Odometer Inoperative Or Wrong

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CMTC Segments Fail To Illuminate

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CMTC Self-Check

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Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Inoperative

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Incorrect Ambient Temperature Reading Beyond +/- 5 Degrees

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Repairing CMTC Displays Double Dash (- -) In Temperature Display

Door Ajar

Driver Door Ajar Circuit Open

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Driver Door Ajar Circuit Shorted To Ground

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Left Rear Door Ajar Circuit Open (4-Door)

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Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Open

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Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Shorted To Ground (2-Door)

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Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Shorted To Ground (4-Door)

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Right Rear Door Ajar Circuit Open

Electrically Heated Systems

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Exterior Lighting

Foglights Will Not Turn Off

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Foglights Will Not Turn On

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High Beam Headlights Will Not Turn Off

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High Beam Headlights Will Not Turn On

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Low Beam Headlights Will Not Turn Off

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Low Beam Headlights Will Not Turn On

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Park Lights Will Not Turn Off

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Park Lights Will Not Turn On

Heating & A/C

A/C-Heater Control Module Illumination Inoperative

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A/C Status Indicator Flashing

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EBL Status Indicator Flashing

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A/C Status Indicator Will Not Illuminate (A/C-Heater Control Module Without EBL Switch)

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Blend/Mode/Recirculation Door Operation Improper

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Blower Motor Inoperative

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Blower Motor Speeds Incorrect

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HVAC System Test

Instrument Cluster

All Gauges Not Operating

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Any Hard-Wired Cluster Indicator Inoperative

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Any PCI Bus Cluster Indicator Inoperative

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Instrument Cluster Dimming Inoperative

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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Always Off

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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Always On

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One Gauge Not Operating Properly

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PRNDL Indicator Malfunction (4.7L)

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Seat Belt Indicator Always Off

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Seat Belt Indicator Always On

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Vehicle Shifts From Park Without Brake Depressed

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Vehicle Will Not Shift From Park With Brake Depressed

Interior Lighting

Cargo Lights Inoperative

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All Courtesy Lights Inoperative

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Courtesy Lights Stay On

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Courtesy/Dome Lights Inoperative With Headlight Switch

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Glove Box Light Inoperative

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All Interior Lights Inoperative

Overhead Console

Universal Transmitter Dimming Inoperative

Power Door Locks/Remote Keyless Entry

All Doors Except Driver Fail To Lock & Unlock

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All Doors Except Driver's Fail To Unlock From Any Switch

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All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From One Switch

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All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch

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All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From Both Cylinder Lock Switches

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All Doors Fail To Lock From Any Switch

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All Doors Fail To Lock From One Switch

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All Doors Fail To Unlock From One Switch

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Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks Inoperative

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Door Lock Inhibit Inoperative

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Driver Door Fails To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch

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Driver Door Fails To Unlock From Any Switch

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One Door Fails To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch

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Remote Keyless Entry Problem

Vehicle Theft/Security

Alarm Trips On Its Own

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Driver Door Does Not Trip VTSS

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Headlights Fail To Flash When Alarm Is Tripped

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Horn Fails To Sound When Alarm Is Tripped

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Left Rear Door Does Not Trip VTSS

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Passenger Door Does Not Trip VTSS

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Right Rear Door Does Not Trip VTSS

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Unable To Arm Or Disarm With Door Key

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⁽⁶⁾ VTSS Indicator Fails To Illuminate During Bulb Test

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⁽⁶⁾ VTSS Indicator Flashes Following Bulb Test

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⁽⁶⁾ VTSS Indicator Illuminates Constantly Following Bulb Test

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VTSS Indicator Inoperative

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VTSS Will Not Arm

Windshield Wiper & Washer

Front Washer Motor Inoperative

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Front Wiper High Speed Inoperative

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Front Wiper Intermittent Inoperative

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Front Wiper Low Speed Inoperative

⁽¹⁾	Symptoms are listed by system affected, not from module retrieved. Perform appropriate test under appropriate section under SYMPTOM TESTS .

⁽²⁾	Some symptoms may be listed as a DTC. If symptom that is present is not listed in this table, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .

⁽³⁾	For air bag symptom testing procedures, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.

⁽⁴⁾	Repair audio system as necessary.

⁽⁵⁾	See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS for system test procedures.

⁽⁶⁾	For diagnosis, see appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article.