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TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM
DESCRIPTION
The turn signal cancel cam is concealed within the
steering column below the steering wheel. The turn
signal cancel cam consists of two lobes that are inte-
gral to the lower surface of the clockspring rotor. The
clockspring mechanism provides turn signal cancella-
tion as well as a constant electrical connection
between the horn switch, driver airbag, speed control
switches, and remote radio switches on the steering
wheel and the instrument panel wire harness on the
steering column. The housing of the clockspring is
secured to the steering column and remains station-
ary. The rotor of the clockspring, including the turn
signal cancel cam lobes rotate with the steering
wheel.
The turn signal cancel cam is serviced as a unit
with the clockspring and cannot be repaired. If faulty
or damaged, the entire clockspring unit must be
replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
OPERATION
The turn signal cancel cam has two lobes molded
into the lower surface of the clockspring rotor. When
the turn signals are activated by moving the multi-
function switch control stalk to a detent position, a
turn signal cancel actuator is extended from the
inside surface of the multi-function switch housing
toward the center of the steering column and the
turn signal cancel cam. When the steering wheel is
rotated during a turning maneuver, one of the two
turn signal cancel cam lobes will contact the turn sig-
nal cancel actuator. The cancel actuator latches
against the cancel cam rotation in the direction oppo-
site that which is signaled. In other words, if the left
turn signal detent is selected, the lobes of the cancel
cam will ratchet past the cancel actuator when the
steering wheel is rotated to the left, but will unlatch
the cancel actuator as the steering wheel rotates to
the right and returns to center, which will cancel the
turn signal event and release the control stalk from
the detent so it returns to the neutral Off position.
UNDERHOOD LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Insert a small flat blade in the access slot
between the lamp base and lamp lens.
(3) Pry the lamp lens upward and remove the
lamp lens (Fig. 31).
(4) Depress the bulb terminal inward (Fig. 32) to
release the bulb.
Fig. 30 Tail, Brake, Turn Signal and Back-up Lamp
Bulb
1 - TAIL LAMP
2 - SCREW
3 - LIGHTING HARNESS
4 - BULB
5 - RETAINING CLIP
6 - RETAINING STUDS
Fig. 31 Underhood Lamp Lens
1 - LAMP
2 - LAMP LENS
BR/BELAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR 8L - 31
TAIL LAMP UNIT (Continued)
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERIOR LAMPS.....................33
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
DOOR AJAR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................34
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR AJAR
SWITCH............................34
REMOVAL.............................35
INSTALLATION.........................35GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................35
INSTALLATION.........................36
READING LAMP
DESCRIPTION.........................36
OPERATION...........................36
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................37
VANITY LAMP
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................37
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERIOR LAMPS
LAMP BULB
A/C HEATER CONTROL 158
ASH RECEIVER 161
CIGAR LIGHTER 161
HEADLAMP SWITCH 158
HEATER CONTROL 158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PC194
RADIO ASC
AIRBAG HIGH LINE PC194
AIRBAG LOW LINE PC74
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PC74
BATTERY VOLTAGE PC194
BRAKE WARNING PC194LAMP BULB
CHECK ENGINE PC74
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE PC74
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PC194
HIGH BEAM PC194
LOW FUEL PC194
LOW WASHER FLUID PC74
MAINTENANCE
REQUIREDPC74
MESSAGE CENTER PC194
SEAT BELT PC74
TURN SIGNAL PC194
UPSHIFT PC74
DOME 1004
GLOVE COMPARTMENT 1891
VANITY MIRROR LAMP P/N 6501966
BR/BELAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR 8L - 33
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DOME LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small flat blade, pry the left side (driv-
er's side) of the dome lamp lens downward from
dome lamp.
(2) Allow the lens to hang down (Fig. 1) , this will
disengage the right side of the lamp (passenger's
side) from the headliner.
(3) Pull the right side of the lamp down and slide
the lamp to the right (Fig. 2) .
(4) Separate the lamp from the headliner.
(5) Disengage dome lamp wire connector from body
wire harness.
(6) Separate dome lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position dome lamp at headliner.
(2) Connect dome lamp wire connector to body
wire harness.
(3) Position the left side of the lamp in the head-
liner opening and slide lamp to the left.
(4) Push the right side of the lamp in the head-
liner opening and push the lamp lens up into the
lamp to secure.
DOOR AJAR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The door ajar switches are mounted to the door
hinge pillars. The switches close a path to ground for
the Central Timer Module (CTM) when a door is
opened, and open the ground path when a door is
closed.
The door ajar switches cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR AJAR
SWITCH
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Rotate the headlamp switch knob counterclock-
wise to ensure that the dome lamps are not switched
off. Open the driver door and note whether the inte-
rior lamps light. They should light. If OK, (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING). If not OK, go to Step 2.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Unplug the driver door ajar switch from its
wire harness connector. Check for continuity between
the ground circuit cavity of the driver door ajar
switch wire harness connector and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the circuit to ground as required.
Fig. 1 Dome Lamp Lens
1 - HEADLINER
2 - CONNECTOR
3 - DOME LAMP
4 - LENS
5 - BULB
Fig. 2 Dome Lamp
1 - SLIDE LAMP
8L - 34 LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIORBR/BE
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using the U.S./Metric push button. The displayed
temperature is not an instant reading of conditions,
but an average temperature. It may take the ther-
mometer display several minutes to respond to a
major temperature change, such as driving out of a
heated garage into winter temperatures.
When the ignition switch is turned to the Off posi-
tion, the last displayed temperature reading stays in
the thermometer unit memory. When the ignition
switch is turned to the On position again, the ther-
mometer will display the memory temperature if the
engine coolant temperature is above about 43É C
(109É F). If the engine coolant temperature is below
about 43É C (109É F), the thermometer will display
the actual temperature sensed by the ambient tem-
perature sensor. The thermometer temperature dis-
play update interval varies with the vehicle speed;
therefore, if the temperature reading seems inaccu-
rate, drive the vehicle for at least three minutes
while maintaining a speed of 48 kilometers-per-hour
(30 miles-per-hour) or higher.
The thermometer function is supported by an
ambient temperature sensor. The sensor is mounted
outside the passenger compartment near the front
and center of the vehicle, and is hard wired to the
module. The ambient temperature sensor is available
as a separate service item.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION
CAUTION: Do not place any external magnets, such
as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of
the compass. Do not use magnetic tools when ser-
vicing the overhead console.
The electronic compass unit features a self-cali-
brating design, which simplifies the calibration pro-
cedure. This feature automatically updates the
compass calibration while the vehicle is being driven.
This allows the compass unit to compensate for small
changes in the residual magnetism that the vehicle
may acquire during normal use. If the compass read-
ings appear to be erratic or out of calibration, per-
form the following calibration procedure. Also, new
service replacement compass mini-trip computer
modules must have their compass calibrated using
this procedure. Do not attempt to calibrate the com-
pass near large metal objects such as other vehicles,
large buildings, or bridges; or, near overhead or
underground power lines.
(1) Start the engine. If the compass/temperature
data is not currently being displayed, momentarily
depress and release the Step push button to stepthrough the display options until you have reached
the compass/temperature display.
(2) Depress both the U.S./Metric and the Step
push buttons at the same time for more than six sec-
onds, until ªCALº appears in the display, then release
both push buttons. The ªCALº in the display indi-
cates that the compass is in the calibration mode.
(3) Drive the vehicle on a level surface, at least
fifty feet away from large metal objects and power
lines, in all four compass directions, such as driving
around a city block several times or driving in two to
three complete circles at a slow to medium speed.
(4) When the calibration is successfully completed,
ªCALº will disappear from the display and normal
compass mini-trip computer operation will resume.
NOTE: If the ªCALº message remains in the display,
either there is excessive magnetism near the com-
pass, or the unit is faulty. Repeat the calibration
procedure at least one more time.
NOTE: If the wrong direction is still indicated in the
compass display, the area selected for calibration
may be too close to a strong magnetic field. Repeat
the calibration procedure in another location.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
VARIATION ADJUSTMENT
Compass variance, also known as magnetic decli-
nation, is the difference in angle between magnetic
north and true geographic north. In some geographic
locations, the difference between magnetic and geo-
graphic north is great enough to cause the compass
to give false readings. If this problem occurs, the
compass variance must be set. There are two meth-
ods that can be used to enter this information into
the compass mini-trip computer module. They are
the zone method and the direct method.
ZONE METHOD
(1) Using the Variance Settings map, find your
geographic location and note the zone number (Fig.
2).
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If
the compass/temperature data is not currently being
displayed, momentarily depress and release the Step
push button to step through the display options until
you have reached the compass/temperature display.
(3) Depress both the U.S./Metric and the Step
push buttons at the same time and hold them down
for more than 100 milliseconds, but not more than
one second. The compass mini-trip computer will
enter the variation adjustment mode and ªVARº
along with the current variance zone will appear in
the display.
8M - 4 MESSAGE SYSTEMSBR/BE
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)
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will return to the last function being displayed before
the ignition was turned to the Off position. With the
ignition switch in the On position, momentarily
depressing and releasing the Step push button switch
will cause the compass-mini-trip computer to change
its mode of operation, and momentarily depressing
and releasing the U.S./Metric push button will cause
the unit to toggle between U.S. and Metric measure-
ments. While in either compass mode, depressing the
U.S./Metric push button for more than ten seconds
will toggle the display between the compass/temper-
ature and the compass/compass in degrees modes.
This compass mini-trip computer features several
functions that can be reset. If both the Step and U.S./
Metric push buttons are depressed at the same time
with the ignition switch in the On position, the trip
computer information that can be reset is reset.
Depressing and releasing the Step and U.S./Metric
push buttons at the same time for more than 100
milliseconds, but not more than one second while in
any display mode (except the compass/temperature
mode) will cause a local reset. A local reset affects
only the function currently displayed. See the Reset
Chart below for more information on this feature.
Performing a local reset while in the compass/tem-
perature mode enters the module into the compass
variance setting mode.
Depressing and releasing the Step and U.S./Metric
push buttons at the same time for more than two
seconds while in any display mode (except the com-
pass/temperature mode) will cause a global reset. A
global reset changes all of the trip computer func-
tions that can be reset.
For more information on the features and control
functions of the compass mini-trip computer, see the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMPASS
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
If the problem with the compass mini-trip com-
puter module is an inoperative security indicator
lamp, refer toSecurity Indicator Lampin Vehicle
Theft/Security Systems. If the problem with the com-
pass mini-trip computer module is an ªOCº or ªSCº in
the compass/thermometer display, refer toAmbient
Temperature Sensorin this section. If the problem
with the compass mini-trip computer module is an
inaccurate or scrambled display, refer toCMTC Self-
Diagnostic Testin this section. If the problem with
the compass mini-trip computer module is incorrect
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) dimming levels,
use a DRBtscan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual to test for the correct dimming mes-
sage inputs being received from the instrument
cluster over the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD)
data bus. If the problem is a no-display condition,use the following procedures. For complete circuit
diagrams, refer toOverhead Consolein the Con-
tents of Wiring Diagrams.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir-
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the battery as
required.
(3) Check the fused ignition switch output (run/
start) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run/start) fuse in the junction block. If OK,
go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run/start) circuit to the ignition switch
as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the overhead console. Check for continuity
between the ground circuit cavities of the roof wire
harness connector for the overhead console and a
good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to
Step 6. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to
ground as required.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
roof wire harness connector for the overhead console.
If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the open fused
B(+) circuit to the junction block fuse as required.
(7) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run/start) circuit cavity of the roof wire har-
ness connector for the overhead console. If OK, refer
toSelf-Diagnostic Testin the Diagnosis and Test-
ing section of this group for further diagnosis of the
compass mini-trip computer module and the CCD
data bus. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run/start) circuit to the junction block
fuse as required.
CMTC SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
A self-diagnostic test is used to determine that the
compass mini-trip computer module is operating
properly electrically. Initiate the self-diagnostic test
as follows:
(1) With the ignition switch in the Off position,
simultaneously depress and hold the Step button and
the U.S./Metric button.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
(3) Continue to hold both buttons depressed until
the compass mini-trip computer module enters the
8M - 10 MESSAGE SYSTEMSBR/BE
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (Continued)
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POWER SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER LOCKS............................ 1
POWER MIRRORS........................ 11POWER SEAT SYSTEM..................... 16
POWER WINDOWS........................ 23
POWER LOCKS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER LOCKS
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - POWER LOCKS..........1
DESCRIPTION - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM.............................2
OPERATION
OPERATION - POWER LOCKS............3
OPERATION - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM.............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
LOCKS..............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCK
& REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM.....5
DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................5
OPERATION............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH...............6
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6POWER LOCK MOTOR
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCK
MOTOR ..............................7
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER..........8
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - RKE
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING...........8
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
BATTERIES...........................8
POWER LOCK SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCK
SWITCH.............................9
POWER LOCKS
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - POWER LOCKS
Two different power lock systems are offered as
optional factory-installed equipment on this model.
Both power lock systems are offered only on models
that are also equipped with power windows. On mod-
els without the optional Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, a base version of the Central Timer Module
(CTM) is used. In this version of the power lock sys-
tem, the power lock switches provide the only controlover the operation of the power lock motors. On mod-
els with the optional RKE system, a high-line or pre-
mium version of the CTM is used to provide many
electronic features and conveniences that are not pos-
sible with the base version CTM. In this power lock
system, the power lock motors are controlled by the
microprocessor-based high-line or premium version of
the CTM based upon the CTM programming and
electronic message inputs received from other elec-
tronic modules in the vehicle over the Chrysler Col-
lision Detection (CCD) data bus network, Radio
Frequency (RF) inputs received from the RKE trans-
mitters, as well as many hard wired inputs.
BR/BEPOWER SYSTEMS 8N - 1
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Both versions of the power lock system include the
following major components, which are described in
further detail elsewhere in this service manual:
²Power Lock Motors- A reversible electric
motor integral to the door latch of each front door
locks or unlocks the front door latch when provided
with the appropriate electrical inputs.
²Power Lock Switches- A power lock switch
integral to the power window/lock switch unit located
near the forward end of the arm rest on each front
door trim panel allows the power door lock system to
be operated by either the driver or the front seat pas-
senger.
On those models equipped with the optional RKE
system, the power lock system also includes the fol-
lowing components, which are described in further
detail elsewhere in this service manual:
²Central Timer Module- The high-line or pre-
mium Central Timer Module (CTM) is located under
the driver side end of the instrument panel, inboard
of the instrument panel steering column opening.
The high-line or premium CTM contains a micropro-
cessor and software that allow it to provide the many
electronic functions and features not available with
base version of the power lock system.
²Door Cylinder Lock Switches- A resistor-
multiplexed switch located on the back of each front
door lock cylinder allows the power door lock system
to be operated using a key inserted in either the
driver or passenger front door lock cylinder.
Some of the additional features of the power lock
system found in vehicles with the RKE system option
include:
²Automatic Door Lock- The high-line/premium
CTM provides an optional automatic door lock fea-
ture (also known as rolling door locks). This is a pro-
grammable feature.
²Central Locking- The high-line/premium CTM
provides an optional central locking/unlocking fea-
ture.
²Door Lock Inhibit- The high-line/premium
CTM provides a door lock inhibit feature.
²Enhanced Accident Response- The high-line/
premium CTM provides an optional enhanced acci-
dent response feature. This is a programmable
feature.
Hard wired circuitry connects the power lock sys-
tem components to the electrical system of the vehi-
cle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several
wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the
vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the power lock sys-
tem components through the use of a combination of
soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many
different types of wire harness terminal connectorsand insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
further details on wire harness routing and reten-
tion, as well as pin-out and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
Many of the electronic features in the vehicle con-
trolled or supported by the high-line or premium ver-
sions of the CTM are programmable using the
DRBIIItscan tool. In addition, the high-line/pre-
mium CTM software is Flash compatible, which
means it can be reprogrammed using Flash repro-
gramming procedures. However, if any of the CTM
hardware components are damaged or faulty, the
entire CTM unit must be replaced. The power lock
system components and the hard wired inputs or out-
puts of the CTM can be diagnosed using conventional
diagnostic tools and methods; however, for diagnosis
of the high-line or premium versions of the CTM or
the CCD data bus, the use of a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
DESCRIPTION - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM
A Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is an avail-
able option on this model. The Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) system is a Radio Frequency (RF) system that
allows the remote operation of the power lock system
and, if the vehicle is so equipped, the Vehicle Theft
Security System (VTSS). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - DESCRIPTION).
The RKE system includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service manual:
²Central Timer Module- The high-line or pre-
mium Central Timer Module (CTM) is located under
the driver side end of the instrument panel, inboard
of the instrument panel steering column opening.
The high-line or premium CTM contains a micropro-
cessor, an RF receiver, and the software that allow it
to provide the many electronic functions and features
of the RKE system.
²Keyless Entry Transmitter- The keyless
entry transmitter is a small, battery-powered, RF
transmitter that is contained within a molded plastic
case that is designed to also serve as a convenient
key fob.
Some additional features of the RKE system
include:
²Horn Chirp- This feature provides a short,
sharp chirp of the vehicle horn to give an audible
confirmation that a valid Lock signal has been
received from the RKE transmitter. This feature can
be enabled or disabled and, if enabled, one of two
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POWER LOCKS (Continued)
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optional horn chirp durations (twenty or forty milli-
seconds) can also be selected.
²Illuminated Entry- This feature turns on the
courtesy lamps in the vehicle for a timed interval
(about thirty seconds) each time a valid Unlock sig-
nal has been received from the RKE transmitter.
²Panic Mode- This feature allows the vehicle
operator to cause the vehicle horn to pulse, the head-
lights to flash, and the courtesy lamps to illuminate
for about three minutes by depressing a Panic button
on the RKE transmitter. Pressing the Panic button a
second time will cancel the Panic mode. A vehicle
speed of about 24 kilometers-per-hour (15 miles-per-
hour) will also cancel the panic mode.
OPERATION
OPERATION - POWER LOCKS
All versions of the power lock system allow both
doors to be locked or unlocked electrically by operat-
ing the power lock switch on either front door trim
panel. On vehicles that are also equipped with the
optional Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, both
doors may also be locked or unlocked using a key in
either front door lock cylinder, or by using the RKE
transmitter. On vehicles with the RKE system, if cer-
tain features have been electronically enabled, the
locks may also be operated automatically by the
high-line or premium Central Timer Module (CTM)
based upon various other inputs. Those features and
their inputs are:
²Automatic Door Lock- If enabled, the high-
line/premium CTM will automatically lock the doors
when it receives a message from the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM) indicating that the vehicle speed
is about 24 kilometers-per-hour (15 miles-per-hour)
or greater. The CTM also monitors the door ajar
switches, and will not activate the automatic door
lock feature until both doors have been closed for at
least five seconds. If this feature is enabled and a
door is opened after the vehicle is moving, the CTM
will also lock the doors five seconds after both doors
are closed.
²Central Locking- Vehicles equipped with a
high-line/premium CTM also have a resistor-multi-
plexed door cylinder lock switch mounted to the back
of the door lock cylinder within each front door. The
CTM continually monitors the input from these
switches to provide the central locking/unlocking fea-
ture. The CTM will automatically lock or unlock both
front doors when either front door is locked or
unlocked using a key.
²Door Lock Inhibit- The high-line/premium
CTM receives inputs from the key-in ignition switch,the headlamp switch, and the door ajar switches. The
logic within the CTM allows it to monitor these
inputs to provide a door lock inhibit feature. The
door lock inhibit feature prevents the power lock sys-
tem from being energized with a power lock switch
input if the driver door is open with the headlamps
on or the key still in the ignition switch. However,
the locks can still be operated with the manual door
lock button or with a key in the door lock cylinder,
and the power locks will still operate using the RKE
transmitter while the driver door is open with the
headlamps on or a key in the ignition.
²Enhanced Accident Response- If enabled,
the high-line/premium CTM provides an enhanced
accident response feature. This feature uses elec-
tronic message inputs received by the CTM from the
Airbag Control Module (ACM) to determine when an
airbag has been deployed. The CTM also monitors
the state of the power lock system and the vehicle
speed messages from the PCM in order to provide
this feature. If the airbag has been deployed and the
vehicle has stopped moving, the CTM will automati-
cally unlock the doors, prevent the doors from being
locked, and turn on the courtesy lamps inside the
vehicle. Of course, these responses are dependent
upon a functional battery and electrical circuitry fol-
lowing the impact.
All versions of the power lock system operate on
battery current received through a fused B(+) circuit
from a fuse in the Junction Block (JB) so that the
system remains functional, regardless of the ignition
switch position. Also, in both versions of the power
lock system, each power lock switch receives battery
current independent of the other. In vehicles with the
base version of the power lock system, the driver side
power lock switch receives ground through the body
wire harness. A single wire take out of the body wire
harness with an eyelet terminal connector is secured
by a ground screw to the lower left B-pillar (regular
cab, extended cab) or lower left quarter inner panel
(quad cab). The passenger side power lock switch
receives ground through the driver side power lock
switch in the base version of the power lock system.
The base version power lock switches direct the
appropriate battery current and ground feeds to the
power lock motors. In the power lock system for vehi-
cles with the RKE system, the power lock switches
direct a battery current Lock or Unlock request sig-
nal to the high-line or premium CTM, and the CTM
energizes internal relays to direct the appropriate
battery current and ground feeds to the power lock
motors.
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OPERATION - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, the power locks can be operated remotely
using the RKE transmitter. If the vehicle is so
equipped, the RKE transmitter also arms and dis-
arms the factory-installed Vehicle Theft Security Sys-
tem (VTSS). Three small, recessed buttons on the
outside of the transmitter case labelled Lock, Unlock,
and Panic allow the user to choose the function that
is desired. The RKE transmitter then sends the
appropriate Radio Frequency (RF) signal. An RF
receiver that is integral to the high-line or premium
version of the Central Timer Module (CTM) receives
the transmitted signal, then uses its internal elec-
tronic programming to determine whether the
received signal is valid and what function has been
requested. If the signal is valid, the CTM provides
the programmed features.
Besides operating the power lock system and arm-
ing or disarming the VTSS, the RKE system also
controls the following features:
²Horn Chirp- If this feature is enabled, the
CTM provides a horn chirp by internally pulling the
control coil of the horn relay to ground through a
hard wired circuit output.
²Illuminated Entry- The CTM provides illumi-
nated entry by internally controlling the current flow
to the courtesy lamps in the vehicle through a hard
wired output circuit.
²Panic Mode- The CTM provides the horn pulse
and headlight flash by internally pulling the control
coils of the horn relay and headlamp relay to ground
through hard wired circuit outputs. The CTM con-
trols the current flow to the courtesy lamps in the
vehicle through a hard wired output circuit. The
CTM also monitors the vehicle speed through elec-
tronic messages it receives from the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM) over the Chrysler Collision
Detection (CCD) data bus network.
The RKE system operates on battery current
received through a fused B(+) circuit from a fuse in
the Junction Block (JB) so that the system remains
functional, regardless of the ignition switch position.
The RKE system can retain the vehicle access codes
of up to four RKE transmitters. The transmitter
codes are retained in RKE system memory, even if
the battery is disconnected. If a transmitter is faulty
or is lost, new transmitter vehicle access codes can be
programmed into the system using a DRBIIItscan
tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
Many of the electronic features in the vehicle con-
trolled or supported by the high-line or premium ver-
sions of the CTM are programmable using the
DRBIIItscan tool. In addition, the high-line/pre-
mium CTM software is Flash compatible, whichmeans it can be reprogrammed using Flash repro-
gramming procedures. However, if any of the CTM
hardware components are damaged or faulty, the
entire CTM unit must be replaced. The hard wired
inputs or outputs of the CTM can be diagnosed using
conventional diagnostic tools and methods; however,
for diagnosis of the high-line or premium versions of
the CTM or the CCD data bus, the use of a DRBIIIt
scan tool is required. Refer to the appropriate diag-
nostic information.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCKS
The following tests provide a preliminary diagnosis
for the power lock system usedonlyon vehicles
equipped with a base version of the Central Timer
Module (CTM). These testsdo notapply to the diag-
nosis of the power lock system used on vehicles
equipped with the optional Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) system, which includes a high-line or premium
CTM. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCK &
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM). Refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
PRELIMINARY TESTS
To begin this test, note the system operation while
you actuate both the Lock and Unlock functions with
the power lock switches. Then, proceed as follows:
²If the entire power lock system fails to function
with both of the power lock switches, check the fused
B(+) fuse in the Junction Block (JB). If the fuse is
OK, check the ground circuit between the driver side
power lock switch and ground (G301). If the ground
circuit is OK, proceed to the diagnosis of the power
lock motors. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
LOCKS/POWER LOCK MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
²If the entire power lock system fails to function
with only one of the power lock switches, proceed to
diagnosis of the power lock switches. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS/POWER LOCK
SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
²If only one power lock motor fails to operate
with both power lock switches, proceed to diagnosis
of the power lock motor. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER LOCKS/POWER LOCK MOTOR - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING).
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCK &
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
The following tests include a preliminary diagnosis
for the power lock system usedonlyon vehicles
equipped with the optional Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) system, which includes a high-line or premium
Central Timer Module (CTM). These testsdo not
apply to the diagnosis of the power lock system on
vehicles equipped with a base version of the CTM.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING - POWER LOCK SYSTEM).
These tests will help to diagnose the hard wired
components and circuits of the power lock system.
However, these tests may not prove conclusive in the
diagnosis of this system. In order to obtain conclusive
testing of the power lock and RKE system, the
Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network
and all of the electronic modules that provide inputs
to, or receive outputs from the power lock and RKE
system components must be checked.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the power lock and RKE system requires
the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. The DRBIIItscan
tool can provide confirmation that the CCD data bus
is functional, that all of the electronic modules are
sending and receiving the proper messages on the
CCD data bus, that the CTM is receiving the proper
hard wired inputs, and that the power lock motors
are being sent the proper hard wired outputs by the
CTM.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out
information and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
PRELIMINARY TESTS
To begin this test, note the system operation while
you actuate both the Lock and Unlock functions with
the power lock switches, the door cylinder lock
switches, and the RKE transmitter. Then, proceed as
follows:
²If the entire power lock system fails to function
with the power lock switches, the door cylinder lock
switches, or the RKE transmitter, check the fused
B(+) fuse in the Junction Block (JB). If the fuse is
OK, proceed to the diagnosis of the power lock
motors. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS/
POWER LOCK MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING).
²If the power lock system functions with both
power lock switches, and both door cylinder lock
switches, but not with the RKE transmitter, proceed
to the diagnosis of the transmitter. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS/REMOTE KEYLESSENTRY TRANSMITTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING).
²If the entire power lock system functions with
the RKE transmitter, and both door cylinder lock
switches, but not with one or both of the power lock
switches, proceed to diagnosis of the power lock
switches. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
LOCKS/POWER LOCK SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
²If the entire power lock system functions with
the RKE transmitter, and both power lock switches,
but not with one or both of the door cylinder lock
switches, proceed to diagnosis of the door cylinder
lock switches. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
LOCKS/DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING).
²If one power lock motor fails to operate with
both of the power lock switches, both of the door cyl-
inder lock switches and/or the RKE transmitter, pro-
ceed to diagnosis of the power lock motor. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS/POWER LOCK
MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
If the problem being diagnosed is related to one or
more of the electronic features (automatic locks, door
lock inhibit, enhanced accident response, illuminated
entry, panic mode, or RKE horn chirp), further diag-
nosis should be performed using a DRBIIItscan tool.
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
DOOR CYLINDER LOCK
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
A door cylinder lock switch is snapped onto the
back of the key lock cylinder inside each front door of
vehicles equipped with a high-line or premium Cen-
tral Timer Module (CTM). The door cylinder lock
switch is a resistor multiplexed momentary switch
that is hard wired in series between a body ground
and the CTM through the front door wire harness.
The door cylinder lock switches are driven by the key
lock cylinders and contain three internal resistors.
One resistor is used for the neutral switch position,
one for the Lock position, and one for the Unlock
position.
The door cylinder lock switches cannot be adjusted
or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The door cylinder lock switches are actuated by the
key lock cylinder when the key is inserted in the lock
cylinder and turned to the lock or unlock positions.
The door cylinder lock switch closes a path to ground
through one of three internal resistors for the Cen-
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