radiator DODGE NEON 2000 Service Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the fan module into the clips on the
lower radiator tank.
(2) Install the fan module retaining screws and
tighten to 7.5 N´m (65 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect fan module electrical connector.For
wiring diagrams of fan motor systems, refer to
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
(4) Install the upper radiator hose to radiator (Fig.
27). Align hose and position clamp so it will not
interfere with the engine or the hood.
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.
(6) Fill cooling system. Refer to procedure in this
section.
COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect recovery hose from water outlet
connector/thermostat housing (Fig. 29).
(2) Remove container attaching fasteners (Fig. 30).
(3) Remove coolant recovery container.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install coolant recovery container and tighten
fasteners to 4 N´m (35 in. lbs.) (Fig. 30).
Fig. 27 Upper Radiator Hose
1 ± UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
2 ± UPPER RADIATOR MOUNTS
Fig. 28 Fan ModuleÐRemoval/Installation
1 ± SCREWS
2 ± LOWER MOUNTS
3 ± FAN MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 29 Recovery Container Hose
1 ± RECOVERY HOSE
2 ± ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER
3 ± PRESSURE CAP
Fig. 30 Coolant Recovery Container
1 ± COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER
2 ± SCREW
3 ± NUT
PLCOOLING SYSTEM 7 - 23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(2) Connect recovery hose to water outlet connec-
tor/thermostat housing (Fig. 29).
(3) Fill container to proper level. Refer to Cooling
System Refilling in this section.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
REMOVAL
(1) Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
Refer to Cooling System Draining in this section for
procedure.
(2) Detach power cord plug from heater (Fig. 31).
(3) Loosen screw in center of heater. Remove
heater assembly (Fig. 31).
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean core hole and heater seat.
(2) Insert heater assembly with element loop posi-
tionedupward (Fig. 31).
(3) With heater seated, tighten center screw
securely to assure a positive seal.
(4) Connect power cord to block heater (Fig. 31).
(5) Fill cooling system with coolant to the proper
level, vent air, and inspect for leaks.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS
POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING
COMPRESSOR BELT
REMOVAL
(1) Using a 17 mm wrench, rotate belt tensioner
clockwise (Fig. 33) until belt can be removed from
power steering pump pulley. Gently, release spring
tension on tensioner.
(2) Remove belt (Fig. 34).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install belt (Fig. 34) over all pulleys except for
the power steering pump pulley.
(2) Using a 17 mm wrench, rotate belt tensioner
clockwise (Fig. 33) until belt can be installed onto
power steering pulley. Release spring tension onto
belt.
NOTE: When installing drive belt onto pulleys,
make sure that belt is properly routed and all
V-grooves make proper contact with pulley grooves.
(3) After belt is installed, inspect belt length indi-
cator marks (Fig. 35). The indicator mark should be
within the minimum belt length and maximum belt
length marks. On a new belt, the indicator mark
should align approximately with the nominal belt
length mark.
Fig. 31 Engine Block Heater
1 ± CORE PLUG
2 ± BLOCK HEATER
3 ± POWER CORD
Fig. 32 Accessory Drive Belts
1 ± GENERATOR BELT
2 ± AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER
3 ± POWER STEERING PUMP/A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
7 - 24 COOLING SYSTEMPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SHROUD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cooling fan module. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(2) Remove fan and fan motor as previously
described.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install fan motor and fan as previously
described.
(2) Install cooling fan module. Refer to procedure
in this section.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WATER PUMP
Replace water pump body assembly if it has any of
these defects:
(1) Cracks or damage on the body.
(2) Coolant leaks from the shaft seal, evident by
coolant traces on the pump body.
(3) Loose or rough turning bearing.
(4) Impeller rubs either the pump body or the
engine block.
(5) Impeller loose or damaged.
(6) Sprocket or sprocket flange loose or damaged.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
Belt replacement under any or all of the following
conditions is required, excessive wear, frayed cords or
severe glazing.
Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks
across the ribbed side. These minor cracks are con-
sidered normal and acceptable. Cracks parallel are
not (Fig. 40).
NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or
restorer on Poly-V Belts.
COOLING SYSTEM CAP
Hold the cap in your hand,right side up(Fig. 41).
The vent valve at the bottom of the cap should open
with a slight pull. If the rubber gasket has swollen,
preventing the valve from opening, replace the cap.
If any light can be seen between vent valve and
the rubber gasket, replace the cap.Use only a
replacement cap that has a spring to hold the
vent shut.
A replacement cap must be of the type designed for
coolant reserve systems. This design ensures system
pressurization.
COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System
Draining in this section for procedure.
(2) Refill with clean water. Refer to Cooling Sys-
tem Refilling in this section for procedure.
(3) Run engine with radiator cap installed until
upper radiator hose is hot.
(4) Stop engine and drain water from system. If
water is dirty, fill, run and drain the system again
until water runs clear.
RADIATOR FLUSHING
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System
Draining in this section for procedure.
(2) Remove radiator hoses from engine.
(3) Install suitable flushing gun in radiator lower
hose.
(4) Fill radiator with clean water and turn on air
in short blasts.
CAUTION: Internal radiator pressure must not
exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) as damage to radiator may
result. Continue this procedure until water runs
clear.
ENGINE FLUSHING
(1) Drain radiator. Refer to Cooling System Drain-
ing in this section for procedure.
(2) Remove hoses from radiator.
Fig. 40 Drive Belt Wear Pattern
1 ± NORMAL CRACKS BELT OK
2 ± NOT NORMAL CRACKS REPLACE BELT
7 - 28 COOLING SYSTEMPL
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(3) Remove engine thermostat and reinstall ther-
mostat housing. A gasket may be needed to seal thehousing to cylinder head because the seal is part of
thermostat.
(4) Install suitable flushing gun to thermostat
housing hose. Turn on water, and when engine is
filled, turn on air, but no higher than 138 kPa (20
psi) in short blasts. Allow engine to fill between
blasts of air. Continue this procedure until water
runs clean.
(5) Install thermostat and fill cooling system.
Refer to Cooling System Refilling in this section for
procedure.
REVERSE FLUSHING
Reverse flushing of the cooling system is the forc-
ing of water through the cooling system, using air
pressure in a direction opposite to that of the normal
flow of water. This is only necessary with dirty sys-
tems and evidence of partial plugging.
CHEMICAL CLEANING
One type of corrosion encountered with aluminum
cylinder heads is aluminum hydroxide deposits. Cor-
rosion products are carried to the radiator and depos-
ited when cooled off. They appear as dark grey when
wet and white when dry. This corrosion can be
removed with a two part cleaner (oxalic acid and
neutralizer) available in auto parts outlets. Follow
manufacturers directions for use.
ADJUSTMENTS
BELT TENSION
For belt tension adjustment procedure, refer to
Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation proce-
dure.
Fig. 41 Cooling System Pressure Cap
1 ± PRESSURE RATING
2 ± FILLER NECK SEAL
3 ± PRESSURE VALVE
4 ± VACUUM VENT VALVE (SHOWN IN SEALING POSITION)
PLCOOLING SYSTEM 7 - 29
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSSPECIAL TOOLS
COOLING
6.2 Liters (6.5 qts.)
CAPACITY, Includes Heater and Coolant Reserve
System
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
A/C Condenser to RadiatorÐ
Screws5.4 Ð 50
Automatic Belt Tensioner
PulleyÐBolt27 20 Ð
Coolant Recovery ContainerÐ
Nut/Screw4Ð35
Fan Module to RadiatorÐ
Screws7.2 Ð 65
Fan Motor to ShroudÐScrews 3.8 Ð 34
Fan Blade to Motor ShaftÐ
Nut3.8 Ð 34
In Rush Current SupressorÐ
Screw2.6 Ð 23
Generator MountingÐPivot
Bolt54 40 Ð
Generator MountingÐLocking
Nut54 40 Ð
Radiator (Cooling Module) to
BodyÐScrews10 Ð 90
Thermostat Housing/Water
Outlet ConnectorÐScrews12 Ð 105
Transmission HoseÐClamps 2 Ð 18
Water Pump to Engine
BlockÐBolts12 Ð 105
Water Pump Inlet Tube to
Engine BlockÐBolts12 Ð 105
Hose Clamp Pliers 6094
Coolant Refractometer 8286
7 - 30 COOLING SYSTEMPL

KNOCK SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The knock sensor threads into the cylinder block.
OPERATION
When the knock sensor detects a knock in one of
the cylinders, it sends an input signal to the PCM. In
response, the PCM retards ignition timing for all cyl-
inders by a scheduled amount.Knock sensors contain a piezoelectric material
which constantly vibrates and sends an input voltage
(signal) to the PCM while the engine operates. As the
intensity of the crystal's vibration increases, the
knock sensor output voltage also increases.
NOTE: Over or under tightening affects knock sen-
sor performance, possibly causing improper spark
control.
IGNITION SWITCH
In the RUN position, the ignition switch connects
power from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to a
fuse in the fuse block, back to a bus bar in the PDC.
The bus bar feeds circuits for the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM), Proportional purge solenoid, EGR
solenoid, and ABS system. The bus bar in the PDC
feeds the coil side of the radiator fan relay, A/C com-
pressor clutch relay, and the fuel pump relay. It also
feeds the Airbag Control Module (ACM)
LOCK KEY CYLINDER
DESCRIPTION
The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the
housing opposite the ignition switch.
OPERATION
The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different
detents (Fig. 9) :
²Accessory
²Off (lock)
²Unlock
²On/Run
²Start
Fig. 7 Target MagnetÐTypical
1 ± CAM MAGNET/TARGET
2 ± CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Fig. 8 Target Magnet Polarity
1 ± TARGET MAGNET
Fig. 9 Ignition Lock Cylinder Detents
PLIGNITION SYSTEM 8D - 5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............8W-42
A/C Compressor Clutch.................8W-42
A/C Cycling Switch....................8W-42
A/C Heater Blower Motor...............8W-42
A/C Heater Control....................8W-42
A/C Pressure Switches..................8W-42
Airbag Control Module.................8W-43
Airbags.............................8W-43
Antenna.............................8W-47
Automatic Shut Down Relay.............8W-30
Back-Up Lamp Switch..................8W-51
Back-Up Lamps.......................8W-51
Battery.............................8W-20
Blower Motor Resistor Block.............8W-42
Brake Lamp Switch....................8W-30
Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid...........8W-30
Brake Warning Indicator Switch..........8W-40
Camshaft Position Sensor...............8W-30
Cargo Lamp..........................8W-44
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp.........8W-51
Center Stack Lamp....................8W-44
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet..............8W-41
Circuit Breakers (FB)..................8W-11
City Lamps..........................8W-50
Clockspring.....................8W-33, 41, 43
Clutch Interlock Switch.................8W-30
Combination Flasher...................8W-52
Controller Anti-Lock Brake..............8W-35
Crankshaft Position Sensor..............8W-30
Data Link Connector...................8W-30
Decklid Release Switch.................8W-44
Decklid Solenoid......................8W-61
Diode No. 1..........................8W-42
Dome Lamp..........................8W-44
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor............8W-44
Door Ajar Switches....................8W-40
Door Lock Motors.....................8W-61
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.......8W-30
Engine Oil Pressure Switch..............8W-30
Engine Starter Motor Relay.............8W-21
Engine Starter Motor..................8W-21
Fog Lamps........................8W-50, 51
Front Fog Lamp Switch.................8W-50
Fuel Injectors........................8W-30
Fuel Pump Module....................8W-30
Fuel Pump Relay......................8W-30
Fuel Tank...........................8W-30
Fuses (FB)...........................8W-11
Fuses (PDC).........................8W-10
Fuse Block...........................8W-11
Fusible Link A11...................8W-20, 21
Grounds.............................8W-15Component Page
Generator...........................8W-20
Glove Box Lamp/Switch.................8W-44
Headlamp Beam Select..............8W-40, 50
Headlamp Leveling Motors..............8W-50
Headlamp Leveling Switch Illumination....8W-50
Headlamp Leveling Switch..............8W-50
Headlamp Switch...................8W-50, 51
Headlamps..........................8W-50
Horns..............................8W-41
Horn Relay..........................8W-41
Horn Switch.........................8W-41
Hood Ajar Switch......................8W-39
Idle Air Control Motor..................8W-30
Ignition Coil.........................8W-30
Ignition Switch.......................8W-10
Indicators...........................8W-40
Indicator Drivers......................8W-40
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor............8W-30
Instrument Cluster....................8W-40
Instrument Panel Drivers...............8W-40
Knock Sensor.........................8W-30
Leak Detection Pump..................8W-30
License Lamps........................8W-51
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor........8W-30
Map/Reading Lamps...................8W-44
Multi- Function Switch.........8W-40, 50, 51, 52
Noise Suppressor......................8W-30
Oxygen Sensors.......................8W-30
Park Brake Switch....................8W-40
Park/Neutral Position Switch............8W-51
Park/Turn Signal Lamps................8W-52
Power Distribution Center...............8W-10
Power Mirror Switch...................8W-62
Power Steering Pressure Switch..........8W-30
Powertrain Control Module..............8W-30
PRNDL Lamp........................8W-44
Proportional Evap/Purge Solenoid.........8W-30
Radiator Fan Motor....................8W-42
Radiator Fan Relay....................8W-42
Radio...............................8W-47
Rear Window Defogger Switch...........8W-48
Rear Window Defogger.................8W-48
Remote Keyless Entry Module............8W-39
Repeater Lamps......................8W-52
Seat Belt Switch......................8W-40
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module..........8W-39
Side Marker Lamps....................8W-50
Siren...............................8W-39
Speakers............................8W-47
Splice Information.....................8W-70
Sunroof Control Module................8W-64
Sunroof Motor........................8W-64
PL8W - 02 COMPONENT INDEX 8W - 02 - 1

8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTION
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay........8W-10-7, 16
Automatic Shut Down Relay...........8W-10-16
Battery............................8W-10-7
Brake Lamp Switch................8W-10-7, 18
Cargo Lamp.......................8W-10-12
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp.......8W-10-18
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet............8W-10-8
Circuit Breaker No. 1 (FB).............8W-10-9
Circuit Breaker No. 2 (FB).............8W-10-9
Combination Flasher.................8W-10-13
Controller Anti-Lock Brake.......8W-10-7, 11, 18
Data Link Connector.................8W-10-16
Dome Lamp.......................8W-10-12
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor..........8W-10-12
Engine Starter Motor.................8W-10-8
Engine Starter Motor Relay........8W-10-7, 8, 10
Front Fog Lamp Switch..............8W-10-14
Fuel Injector No. 1..................8W-10-17
Fuel Injector No. 2..................8W-10-17
Fuel Injector No. 3..................8W-10-17
Fuel Injector No. 4..................8W-10-17
Fuel Pump Module..................8W-10-16
Fuel Pump Relay...................8W-10-16
Fuse 1 (FB)........................8W-10-10
Fuse 2 (FB)........................8W-10-10
Fuse 5 (PDC).......................8W-10-7
Fuse 6 (FB).........................8W-10-9
Fuse 6 (PDC).....................8W-10-7, 11
Fuse 7 (FB).........................8W-10-9
Fuse 8 (FB).........................8W-10-9
Fuse 8 (PDC).....................8W-10-7, 11
Fuse 9 (FB)........................8W-10-10
Fuse 9 (PDC)......................8W-10-7, 8
Fuse 10 (FB).......................8W-10-10
Fuse 10 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 11
Fuse 11 (FB).......................8W-10-10
Fuse 12 (FB).......................8W-10-10
Fuse 13 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 12
Fuse 14 (FB)........................8W-10-9
Fuse 14 (PDC).....................8W-10-7, 8
Fuse 15 (FB)........................8W-10-9
Fuse 15 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 13
Fuse 16 (FB)........................8W-10-9Component Page
Fuse 18 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 13
Fuse 20 (FB).......................8W-10-11
Fuse 20 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 14
Fuse 21 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 16
Fuse 22 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 16
Fuse 23 (PDC)....................8W-10-7, 18
Fuse Block....................8W-10-9, 10, 11
Generator.........................8W-10-17
Glove Box Lamp/Switch..............8W-10-12
Headlamp Switch...................8W-10-14
High Note Horn....................8W-10-13
Horn Relay......................8W-10-7, 13
Ignition Coil.......................8W-10-17
Ignition Switch................8W-10-7, 8, 9, 10
Instrument Cluster.............8W-10-8, 12, 14
Instrument Panel Drivers.............8W-10-14
Left Front Fog Lamp..............8W-10-14, 15
Left Tail/Stop Lamp.................8W-10-18
Left Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp........8W-10-19
Left Visor/Vanity Lamp...............8W-10-12
Low Note Horn.....................8W-10-13
Map/Reading Lamps.................8W-10-12
Multi-Function Switch......8W-10-7, 13, 14, 15, 19
Noise Suppressor...................8W-10-17
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream..........8W-10-17
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream........8W-10-17
Power Distribution Center.....8W-10-2, 3, 4, 7, 8,
9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18
Powertrain Control Module.........8W-10-16, 17
Radiator Fan Motor.................8W-10-11
Radiator Fan Relay................8W-10-7, 11
Radio.............................8W-10-12
Rear Window Defogger...............8W-10-11
Rear Window Defogger Switch.........8W-10-11
Remote Keyless Entry Module.........8W-10-12
Right Front Fog Lamp...............8W-10-15
Right Rear Fog Lamp................8W-10-14
Right Tail/Stop Lamp................8W-10-18
Right Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp......8W-10-19
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp..............8W-10-12
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module........8W-10-12
Siren.............................8W-10-12
Underhood Lamp...................8W-10-12
PL8W - 10 POWER DISTRIBUTION 8W - 10 - 1

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
NOT
USED
FAN RADIATOR
RELAY
USEDNOT NOT
USEDFUEL
PUMP
NOT
USED
USEDNOT
RELAYHORN RELAY
USEDNOT
NOT
USED FUSE
10 FUSE 22 FUSE 23
FUSE 20 FUSE 21
FUSE 18 FUSE 19
FUSE 16 FUSE 17
FUSE 14 FUSE 15
FUSE 12 FUSE 13
11 FUSE
9 FUSE FUSE
8
FUSE
67FUSE
FUSE
45FUSE
FUSE
23FUSE
ENGINE
STARTER
MOTOR
RELAY RELAY CLUTCH COMPRESSORA/C RELAY SHUT DOWNAUTOMATIC
8W - 10 - 2 8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTIONPL
008W-10PLI01002

CAVITYFUNCTION CIRCUIT
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- -
CIRCUIT FUNCTIONCAVITY
CAVITYFUNCTION CIRCUIT
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73
DUAL HORNS A16 14GYRADIATOR FAN RELAY CONTROL C27 18DB/PKFUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (ST-RUN) F12 18DB/WT
70FUSED B(+) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (ST-RUN)
HORN RELAY CONTROL HORN RELAY OUTPUT A14 18RD/WT F12 18DB/WT
X3 20BK/RD X2 18DG/RD 61 60
59
43FUSED B(+) F62 18RD 39
F62 18RD FUSED B(+)
X2 18DG/RD
41HORN RELAY OUTPUT 40 63FUEL PUMP RELAY OUTPUT A141 18DG/WT
K31 18BR
69FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL
62
42
72
FUSED B(+)
RELAYPUMPFUEL
HORN
RELAY
RADIATOR
FAN
RELAY
71 C25 12LG RADIATOR FAN RELAY OUTPUT
8W - 10 - 6 8W-10 POWER DISTRIBUTIONPL
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