ESP CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2000 Owner's Manual

TEST NS-2ACONTINUED - REPAIRING A NO RESPONSE CONDITION
*Perform Verification TEST VER-1A. **Check connectors - Clean / repair as necessary.
TEST NS-2A USING A JUMPER
CONTINUED FROM WIRE, CONNECT
THE PREVIOUS DIESEL POWER RELAY
PAGE. CAVITIES 30 AND 87
(IN PDC). FIG. 1
USING A VOLTMETER, REPAIR THE DIESEL
MEASURE THE DIESEL IS THE VOLTAGE YES POWER RELAY
POWER RELAY ABOVE 1.0 VOLT? CONTROL CIRCUIT
CONTROL CKT. FOR A SHORT TO
FIG. 1 VOLTAGE.*
NO
REPLACE THE DIESEL
POWER RELAY.*
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TEST NS-2BREPAIRING A NO RESPONSE CONDITION
Perform TEST NS-2A Before Proceeding
FIG.1
FIG.2
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TEST NS-2BREPAIRING A NO RESPONSE CONDITION
Perform TEST NS-2A Before Proceeding
*Perform Verification TEST VER-1A. **Check connectors - Clean / repair as necessary.
WAS THE IGNITION TURN IGNITION ON
START TEST ON WHEN THE "NO NO TO GET A RESPONSE.
NS-2B. RESPONSE" MESSAGE
WAS DISPLAYED? TEST COMPLETE.
YES
KEY ON. PROBE THE
ISO K-LINE CIRCUIT IS THE TEST LIGHT YES REPAIR THE ISO
USE A TEST LIGHT AT THE DLC. ON? K-LINE FOR A SHORT
IN THE FOLLOWINGTO VOLTAGE.*
STEP. FIG.1
NO
KEY OFF.
DISCONNECT DRB
DISCONNECT THE ECM FROM THE DATA LINK
HARNESS CONNECTOR.
CONNECTORS.**
MEASURE THE
USE AN OHMMETER IN RESISTANCE OF THE IS THE RESISTANCE YES REPAIR THE ISO
THE FOLLOWING ISO K-LINE AT THE BELOW 5.0 OHMS? K-LINE CIRCUIT FOR
STEPS. DLC CONNECTOR TO A SHORT TO GROUND.
GROUND FIG.1
NO
MEASURE THE
RESISTANCE OF THE IS THE RESISTANCE NO REPAIR THE OPEN
ISO K-LINE AT THE BELOW 5.0 OHMS? ISO K-LINE
DLC CONN. TO THE CIRCUIT.
ECM CONN. FIG.2
YES
MEASURE BETWEEN THE DLC CAVITIES REPAIR THE GROUND
CHASSIS GROUND AND 4 AND 5. IS THE RESISTANCE NO CIRCUIT(S) THAT
THE GROUND BELOW 5.0 OHMS FOR MEASURED ABOVE 5.0
CIRCUITS AT... EACH MEASUREMENT? OHMS FOR AN OPEN.*
FIG.1
YES
CONTINUE TEST
NS-2B ON THE
NEXT PAGE.
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TEST NS-2BCONTINUED - REPAIRING A NO RESPONSE CONDITION
*Perform Verification TEST VER-1A. **Check connectors - Clean / repair as necessary.
TEST NS-2B CONNECT THE DRB TO
CONTINUED FROM A FUNCTIONAL DATA
THE PREVIOUS LINK ON ANOTHER
PAGE. VEHICLE.
REPLACE THE
WITH THE DRB, DID THE DRB NO INITIAL VEHICLE'S
TURN IGNITION ON. ATTEMPT TO READ DISPLAY "NO ENGINE CONTROL
TROUBLE CODES. RESPONSE"? MODULE.*
YES
SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER WITH THE DRB, DID THE DRB NO REPLACE THE DRB
DRB ADAPTER CABLE. ATTEMPT TO READ DISPLAY "NO ADAPTER CABLE.*
TROUBLE CODES. RESPONSE"?
YES
HAVE THE DRB
REPAIRED OR
REPLACED.*
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11.0 REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
ammeter
DRB (diagnostic read-out box) scan tool
jumper wires and probes
ohmmeter
vacuum gauge
voltmeter
12.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
backfire,
popbackfuel ignites in either the intake or the exhaust system
BCMbody control module
cuts out,
missesa steady pulsation or the inability of the engine to maintain a consistent
rpm
DLCdata link connector (previously called ``engine diagnostic connector'')
detonation,
pre-ignitiona mild to severe ping, especially under loaded engine conditions
ECMengine control module
ECTengine coolant temperature sensor
EGRexhaust gas recirculation valve and system
generatorpreviously called ``alternator''
hard startThe engine takes longer than usual to start, even though it is able to
crank normally.
hesitation,
sag, stumbleThere is a momentary lack of response when the throttle is opened.
This can occur at all vehicle speeds. If it is severe enough, the engine
may stall.
IATintake air temperature sensor
lack of power,
sluggishThe engine has less than expected power, with little or no increase in
vehicle speed when the throttle is opened.
MILmalfunction indicator lamp
PDCpower distribution center
poor fuel
economyThere is significantly less fuel mileage than other vehicles of the same
design and configuration.
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rough,
un-stable or
erratic idle
stallingThe engine runs unevenly at idle and causes the engine to shake if it is
severe enough. The engine idle rpm may vary (called ``hunting''). This
condition may cause stalling if it is severe enough.
SKIMSentry key immobilizer module
SKISSentry key immobilizer system
start and
stallThe engine starts but immediately dies.
surgeengine rpm fluctuation without corresponding change in throttle position
sensor
SRCsignal range check
VSSvehicle speed sensorG
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