parking brake DODGE NEON 1997 1.G Wiring Diagrams Workshop Manual

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Throughout this group additional important infor-
mation is presented in three ways; Notes, Cautions,
and Warnings.
NOTESare used to help describe how switches or
components operate to complete a particular circuit.
They are also used to indicate different conditions
that may appear on the vehicle. For example, an
up-to and after condition.
CAUTIONSare used to indicate information that
could prevent making an error that may damage the
vehicle.
WARNINGSprovide information to prevent per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO-
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH
ALWAYS IS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS THE
PROCEDURE REQUIRES IT TO BE ON.
WARNING: SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN
WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE. AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN PARK. A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN NEUTRAL.
WARNING: OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE
FAN AND BELTS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HOT PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIA-
TOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S), TAIL PIPE, CATA-
LYTIC CONVERTER, AND MUFFLER.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS
NEAR THE BATTERY. GASES ARE ALWAYS
PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY.WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES,
LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY, AND LOOSE CLOTH-
ING.
WIRE CODE IDENTIFICATION
Each wire shown in the diagrams contains a code
(Fig. 1) which identifies the main circuit, part of the
main circuit, gauge of wire, and color. The color is
shown as a two letter code which can be identified by
referring to the Wire Color Code Chart (Fig. 2)
Fig. 1 Wire Code Identification
Fig. 2 Wire Color Code Chart
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The speedometer and odometer receive their infor-
mation on the G7 circuit from the Vehicle Speed Sen-
sor (VSS) on vehicles equipped with the manual or
3±spd automatic transmission. This circuit also pro-
vides a signal to the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM).
Logic internal to the cluster steps the odometer at
a high rate to indicate the proper mileage.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP
The Service Engine Soon lamp illuminates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position and prior to
starting the vehicle. The lamp will turn off after the
vehicle is started.
If while the vehicle is running a problem is
detected in the engine control system the lamp is
illuminated. This is accomplished by the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) grounding the G3 circuit.
SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR
The fasten seat belt indicator is used with the
warning chime to indicate to the operator to fasten
the seat belt. There is a switch located in the drivers
side B-pillar that is normally OPEN with the seat
belt buckled.
If the seat belt is not buckled the switch CLOSES
and a ground path is completed from the G10 circuit
to the Z1 circuit. This will illuminate the lamp in the
instrument cluster.
When the ignition switch is moved to the START
position the lamp will illuminate. Logic internal to
the instrument cluster determines the length of time.
LOW FUEL LAMP
The low fuel lamp is used to indicate to the opera-
tor that the fuel level is below a predetermined level.
This lamp is logic driven by the instrument cluster.
When the instrument cluster determines a low fuel
condition based on an input from the fuel tank gauge
level sending unit (circuit G4) it illuminates the
lamp.
HEADLAMP ON CHIME
The headlamp ON chime is used to indicate to the
operator that the headlamps or parking lamps are
ON when the drivers door is OPEN. If the lamps are
ON and the drivers door is opened, a ground path is
completed from the G26 circuit at the cluster,
through the headlamp switch, to the G16 circuit and
ending at the door ajar switch. The door ajar switch
is case grounded.
KEY-IN CHIME
The key-in chime is used to indicate to the opera-
tor that the key is in the ignition with the driversdoor OPEN. If the key is in the ignition and the driv-
ers door is OPEN, a ground path is completed from
the G26 circuit at the cluster, through the CLOSED
key-in switch, to the G16 circuit and terminating at
the door ajar switch which is case grounded.
CHARGE INDICATOR LAMP
The Charge Indicator lamp is used to alert the
operator that the charging system voltage has fallen
below the normal operating range. This circuit is con-
trolled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
When the PCM determines a problem, it grounds the
G12 circuit.
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP
The Airbag Warning lamp is used to alert the oper-
ator of a problem with the Airbag system. The lamp
is illuminated when the Airbag Control Module
(ACM) grounds the R41 circuit. Refer to the appro-
priate section of the Service Manual or Diagnostic
Test Procedures Manual to diagnosis this system.
LOW OIL PRESSURE LAMP
The low oil pressure lamp is used to indicate to the
operator that the engine oil pressure has dropped
below a predetermined pressure. Power for the lamp
is provided on the G5 circuit which also powers the
other warning lamps.
When the oil pressure is low the normally OPEN
oil pressure switch CLOSES completing a path to
ground on circuit G6. The oil pressure switch is case
grounded to the engine block.
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP
The High Beam Indicator Lamp is used to indicate
to the operator that the high beam headlamps are
ON. Power is supplied to the cluster on the L3 cir-
cuit. Ground is provided on the Z3 circuit.
Circuit L3 connects from the headlamp dimmer
switch to the instrument cluster.
RIGHT AND LEFT TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS
These lamps are used to indicate to the operator
which turn signal is ON. Power for the lamps comes
from the turn signal switch. The L60 circuit is for the
right turn indicator, and the L61 circuit is used for
the left turn signal indicator. Ground for the circuits
is provided on the Z3 circuit.
BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP
The Brake Warning Indicator lamp is used to alert
the operator of a problem with the vehicles braking
system. The lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to START position to perform a self
check.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are two switches used in this system and
they are wired in parallel form. A parking brake
switch located on the parking brake mechanism will
illuminate the lamp if the normally OPEN switch is
CLOSED. This switch is case grounded.
The other switch used is the brake warning lamp
switch. This switch is normally OPEN. When the
brake system pressure is below a predetermined level
the switch CLOSES and completes a path to ground
from the G9 circuit at the cluster, through the
switch, to the left headlamp ground.
ANTI-LOCK WARNING LAMP
The Anti-Lock warning lamp is used to alert the
driver of a problem in the ABS system. When the
ABS controller determines a problem in the system it
grounds the G19 circuit and illuminates the lamp.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check the 5 amp fuse in cavity 11 of the fuse
block.
²Check the 4 amp fuse in cavity 12 of the fuse
block.
²Check the Ignition-Off Draw fuse in the PDC.
²Check for a good ground at the instrument panel
left center support.
²For additional diagnostic tests refer to the
appropriate section of the Service Manual.
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Circuit F32 in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC) feeds the stop lamps. Circuit F32 connects to
the stop lamp switch. A 15 amp fuse in the PDC pro-
tects circuit F32.
When the operator presses the brake pedal, the
stop lamp switch CLOSES and connects circuit F32
to circuit L50. Circuit L50 connects to the stop
lamps. Circuit L50 also splices to power the CHMSL
lamp.
GROUND CIRCUIT
Circuit Z1 provides ground for the stop lamps,
CHMSL lamp, and the stop lamp switch. The Z1 cir-
cuit has more than one grounding point. It also sup-
plies ground path for the tail lamps, parking lamps,
headlamps, side marker lamps, rear license plate
lamp, back-up lamps and turn signals.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check for blown fuses in circuit F32 (in PDC).
²Check for continuity across the stop lamp switch
when it is CLOSED.
²For rear lighting on the left side of the vehicle,
the Z1 circuit grounding point is in the left rear
wheel well.
²For rear lighting on the right side of the vehicle,
the Z1 circuit grounding point is in the right rear
wheel well.
²For the stop lamp switch, the Z1 circuit ground-
ing point is in the left front inner fender shield.
BACK-UP LAMPS
In the RUN position, the ignition switch connects
circuit A2 from the Power Distribution Center (PDC)to circuit A22. Circuit A22 feeds a bus bar in the fuse
block. A 40 amp fuse in the PDC protects the A2 and
A22 circuits.
Circuit F20 is one of four circuits that connects to
the fuse block bus bar fed by circuit A22. Circuit F20
supplies power to the back-up lamp switch. On 3±spd
automatic transaxle vehicles, the back-up lamp
switch is part of an assembly that includes the park/
neutral position switch.
When the operator puts the transmission in
REVERSE, the back-up lamp switch connects circuit
F20 to circuit L1. Circuit L1 feeds the back-up lamps.
A 10 amp fuse, in cavity 8 of the fuse block, protects
F20 and L1 circuits.
GROUND CIRCUIT
Circuit Z1 provides ground for the back-up lamps.
The Z1 circuit has more than one grounding point. It
also supplies ground path for the tail lamps, parking
lamps, headlamps, side marker lamps, rear license
plate lamp, stop lamps and turn signals.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check for blown fuses in circuits A2 and F20.
²Check for continuity across the stop lamp switch
when it is CLOSED.
²For rear lighting on the left side of the vehicle,
the Z1 circuit grounding point is in the left rear
wheel well.
²For rear lighting on the right side of the vehicle,
the Z1 circuit grounding point is in the right rear
wheel well.
²Circuit F20 feeds the heated rear window switch
and A/C clutch cycling switch.
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