parking sensors DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual

FASTEN SEAT BELT LAMP OR TONE CONTINUES
FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS AFTER SEAT
BELTS ARE FASTENED AND DRIVER'S DOOR IS
CLOSED.
Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual.
NO TONE WHEN PARK OR HEADLAMPS ARE ON
AND DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN.
Make sure ignition is in lock position with the key
removed.
(1) Check the BCM DTC's and BCM sensors to
verify the door is open. Repair as necessary.
(2) Actuate Chime (BCM actuates).
(3) Inspect BCM connectors and wires for proper
connection.
(4) Measure with a voltmeter the voltage (12v) on
BCM connector (PX2) pin 34 with harness connected.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOME LAMP ON
CHIME
The dome lamp on chime will warn the driver that
the dome lamps have been left on.
When the ignition is OFF:
²Driver's door OPEN (door ajar switch is closed to
ground) and
²Dome lamps are ON (dome lamp switch is closed
to ground),
The chime will sound continuously until driver's
door is closed, dome lamps tuned OFF or until the
battery protection time out of 15 minutes has
expired. Chime rate: 168 to 192 chimes per minute.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
TEMPERATURE CRITICAL CHIME
The engine temperature critical chime will warn
the driver that the vehicle's engine is overheating.
While monitoring the coolant temperature, the Pow-
ertrain Control Module (PCM) will send on the PCI
data bus as engine temperature every 1.376 seconds
to the cluster. The MIC calculates engine tempera-
ture and determines if a warning should occur. This
feature is functional only with the Ignition Switch in
the Run/Start position.
When the engine temperature reaches 122ÉC
(252ÉF) the MIC requests a chime from the BCM and
the engine temperature lamp comes ON. The MIC
turns OFF the lamp when the engine temperature
reaches 117ÉC (242ÉF). The MIC will chime continu-
ously (request from the BCM). The chime will turn
OFF after four minutes or when the temperature
reaches 117ÉC (242ÉF), which ever occurs first.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EXTERIOR LAMPS
ON CHIME
The exterior lamp on chime will warn the driver
that the exterior lights have been left on.
With the ignition switch OFF/key out of ignition:
²Driver's door is open (door ajar switch is closed
to ground)
²Parking lamps or headlamps ON (parking lamp
switch is closed to ground)
The chime will sound until lights are turned OFF,
driver's door closed or until the battery protection
time out of 3 minutes has expired.
Chime rate: 168 to 192 chimes per minute.
To test the exterior lamps left on function:
²Turn ignition off
²Remove ignition key
²Turn exterior lamps on with driver's door open.
Chime should sound until lamps are turned off or
driver's door is closed.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - KEY-IN IGNITION
CHIME
The key-in ignition chime will act as a warning to
the driver that the ignition key has been left in the
ignition switch.
With the ignition switch is in OFF position ONLY:
²Driver's door is open/ajar (door ajar switch is
closed to ground)
²Key is in the ignition switch (ignition is in the
LOCK position)
The chime will sound until one of the above condi-
tions is removed or until battery protection time out
(15 min.) has expired. Chime rate: 168 to 192 chimes
per minute.
To test the key-in ignition function, insert key into
the ignition and open driver's door. Do not turn igni-
tion ON. Chime should sound until key is removed
from ignition or driver's door is closed.
For diagnosis and testing of the Key-In Accessory
chime, use the same testing procedure as above but
with the key in the accessory position.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - LOW OIL
PRESSURE CHIME
The low oil pressure chime will warn the driver
that the engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure
switch will close to ground during a low oil pressure
condition. The oil pressure lamp will illuminate in
the message center. The PCM will monitor the oil
pressure switch and signal a low oil pressure condi-
tion. A continuous four minute warning chime will
sound and the oil pressure lamp will come ON when
the following conditions are met:
²Ignition on and engine not cranking
8B - 2 CHIME/BUZZERRS
CHIME/BUZZER (Continued)
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Component Page
Ignition Switch....................... 8Wa-10
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor............ 8Wa-30
Instrument Cluster................... 8Wa-40
Instrument Panel Switch Bank . . 8Wa-44, 52, 53, 63
Intelligent Power Module............... 8Wa-10
Knock Sensor........................ 8Wa-30
Leak Detection Pump.................. 8Wa-30
License Lamp........................ 8Wa-51
Lift Pump Motor..................... 8Wa-30
Lift Pump Relay...................... 8Wa-30
Liftgate Ajar Switch................... 8Wa-61
Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor............ 8Wa-61
Liftgate Cylinder Lock Switch........... 8Wa-39
Liftgate Flood Lamps.................. 8Wa-44
Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor.............. 8Wa-61
Low Beam Lamps.................... 8Wa-50
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor....... 8Wa-30
Mass Air Flow Sensor................. 8Wa-30
Memory Power Seat Switch............. 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Front Vertical Motor........ 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Front Vertical Position
Sensor........................... 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Horizontal Motor.......... 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Horizontal Position Sensor . . . 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Rear Vertical Motor........ 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Rear Vertical Position
Sensor........................... 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Recliner Motor............ 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Recliner Position Sensor..... 8Wa-63
Memory Seat Switch.................. 8Wa-63
Memory Seat/Mirror Module............ 8Wa-62
Message Center...................... 8Wa-46
Mode Door Actuator................... 8Wa-42
Multi- Function Switch................ 8Wa-50
Name Brand Speaker Relay............. 8Wa-47
Occupant Restraint Controller........... 8Wa-43
Overhead Console.................... 8Wa-49
Oxygen Sensors...................... 8Wa-30
Park Lamp Relay..................... 8Wa-10
Park Lamps......................... 8Wa-50
Park/Neutral Position Switch............ 8Wa-31
Park/Turn Signal Lamps............... 8Wa-50
Parking Brake Switch................. 8Wa-40
Passenger Folding Mirror Relay.......... 8Wa-62
Power Folding Mirror Switch............ 8Wa-62
Power Liftgate Motor.................. 8Wa-61
Power Mirror Switch.................. 8Wa-62
Power Mirrors....................... 8Wa-62
Power Outlets....................... 8Wa-41
Power Seat Circuit Breaker............. 8Wa-10
Power Seat Front Riser Motors.......... 8Wa-63
Power Seat Horizontal Motors........... 8Wa-63
Power Seat Rear Riser Motors........... 8Wa-63
Power Seat Recliner Motors............. 8Wa-63Component Page
Power Seat Switches.................. 8Wa-63
Power Window Circuit Breaker.......... 8Wa-10
Power Window Motors................. 8Wa-60
Power Window Switches................ 8Wa-60
Powertrain Control Module............. 8Wa-30
PTC ............................... 8Wa-10
Radiator Fan Relays.................. 8Wa-42
Radiator Fans....................... 8Wa-42
Radio Choke......................... 8Wa-47
Radio.............................. 8Wa-47
Reading Lamps...................... 8Wa-44
Rear A/C-Heater Unit................. 8Wa-42
Rear Auto Temp Control Switch.......... 8Wa-42
Rear Blower Front Control Switch........ 8Wa-42
Rear Blower Motor Power Module........ 8Wa-42
Rear Blower Motor Relay............... 8Wa-42
Rear Blower Motor.................... 8Wa-42
Rear Blower Rear Control Switch........ 8Wa-42
Rear Intrusion Sensor................. 8Wa-39
Rear Lamp Assemblies................. 8Wa-51
Rear Mode Motor..................... 8Wa-42
Rear Temperature Motor............... 8Wa-42
Rear Washer Pump Motor.............. 8Wa-53
Rear Window Defogger Grid............. 8Wa-48
Rear Wiper Motor.................... 8Wa-53
Recirculation Door Actuator............. 8Wa-42
Remote Keyless Entry Antenna.......... 8Wa-61
Remote Keyless Entry Module........... 8Wa-61
Remote Radio Switches................ 8Wa-47
Repeater Lamps...................... 8Wa-52
Seat Airbags......................... 8Wa-43
Seat Belt Switches.................... 8Wa-43
Seat Belt Tensioners.................. 8Wa-43
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module.......... 8Wa-39
Side Impact Airbag Control Module....... 8Wa-43
Siren.............................. 8Wa-39
Sliding Door Control Modules........... 8Wa-61
Sliding Door Latch Sensing Switches...... 8Wa-61
Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switches.... 8Wa-61
Sliding Door Lock Motors............... 8Wa-61
Sliding Door Motors................... 8Wa-61
Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy........... 8Wa-31
Speakers........................... 8Wa-47
Speed Control Servo................... 8Wa-33
Speed Control Switches................ 8Wa-33
Speed Sensor- Input................... 8Wa-31
Speed Sensor- Output................. 8Wa-31
Splice Information.................... 8Wa-70
Starter Motor Relay................... 8Wa-21
Starter Motor........................ 8Wa-21
Stop/Turn Signal Relays................ 8Wa-54
Thatcham Alarm Indicator.............. 8Wa-39
Thatcham Alarm Module............... 8Wa-39
Throttle Position Sensor................ 8Wa-30
8Wa - 02 - 2 8W-02 COMPONENT INDEXRG
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FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL AND
CONDITION CHECK
NOTE: Only transmission fluid of the type labeled
Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid±Type
9602) should be used in this transaxle.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
The transmission sump has a fluid level indicator
(dipstick) to check oil similar to most automatic
transmissions. It is located on the left side of the
engine. Be sure to wipe all dirt from dipstick handle
before removing.
The torque converter fills in both the P Park and N
Neutral positions. Place the selector lever in P Park
to be sure that the fluid level check is accurate.The
engine should be running at idle speed for at
least one minute, with the vehicle on level
ground.At normal operating temperature (approxi-
mately 82 C. or 180 F.), the fluid level is correct if it
is in the HOT region (cross-hatched area) on the oil
level indicator (Fig. 214). The fluid level should be
within the WARM range of the dipstick at 70É F fluid
temperature.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK USING DRB
NOTE: Engine and Transaxle should be at normal
operating temperature before performing this proce-
dure.
(1) Start engine and apply parking brake.
(2) Hook up DRB scan tool and select transmis-
sion.(3) Select sensors.
(4) Read the transmission temperature value.
(5) Compare the fluid temperature value with the
fluid temperature chart (Fig. 215).
(6) Adjust transmission fluid level shown on the
indicator according to the chart.
(7) Check transmission for leaks.
Low fluid level can cause a variety of conditions
because it allows the pump to take in air along with
the fluid. As in any hydraulic system, air bubbles
make the fluid spongy, therefore, pressures will be
low and build up slowly.
Improper filling can also raise the fluid level too
high. When the transaxle has too much fluid, the
gears churn up foam and cause the same conditions
which occur with a low fluid level.
In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating
and/or fluid oxidation, and varnishing. This can
interfere with normal valve, clutch, and accumulator
operation. Foaming can also result in fluid escaping
from the transaxle vent where it may be mistaken
for a leak.
FLUID CONDITION
Along with fluid level, it is important to check the
condition of the fluid. When the fluid smells burned,
and is contaminated with metal or friction material
particles, a complete transaxle recondition is proba-
bly required. Be sure to examine the fluid on the dip-
stick closely. If there is any doubt about its condition,
drain out a sample for a double check.
Moparž ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid-
Type 9602) when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed
red so it can be identified from other fluids used in
the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red
color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid
condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin
to look darker in color and may eventually become
brown. This is normal. A dark brown/black fluid
accompanied with a burnt odor and/or deterioration
in shift quality may indicate fluid deterioration or
transmission component failure.
After the fluid has been checked, seat the dipstick
fully to seal out water and dirt.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND FILTER
SERVICE
NOTE: Refer to the maintenance schedules in
LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE, or the vehicle
owner's manual, for the recommended maintenance
(fluid/filter change) intervals for this transaxle.
Fig. 214 Transaxle Fluid Level Indicator
1 - TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK
21 - 246 AUTOMATIC - 41TERS
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