center console DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Service Manual

LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERIOR LAMPS.....................20
CENTER CONSOLE LAMP
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
CENTER CONSOLE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................21DOME/CARGO LAMP
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
GLOVE BOX LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
LIFTGATE LAMP
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
READING LAMP
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
VANITY LAMP
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERIOR LAMPS
BULB APPLICATION TABLE
LAMP BULB
ABS LED
AIRBAG LED
ALARM SET PC74
AUTOSTICK VFD*
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNINGLED
CONSOLE 194
CRUISE INDICATOR VFD*
DOME/RAIL LAMPS 578
DOOR AJAR INDICATOR LED
DOOR COURTESY
LAMP578
FRONT DOOR
COURTESY567
GLOVE BOX 194
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PC74
LAMP BULB
CLUSTER
ILLUMINATIONPC74
LIFTGATE 578
LIFTGATE AJAR LED
LOW FUEL INDICATOR LED
LOW WASHER FLUID
INDICATORLED
MIL (BASE CLUSTER) LED
MIL PC74
OIL INDICATOR (BASE
CLUSTER)LED
OIL INDICATOR PC74
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
READINGPC579
OVERDRIVE OFF
INDICATORVFD*
READING 578
SEAT BELT INDICATOR LED
TEMPERATURE
INDICATORLED
TRAC OFF INDICATOR VFD*
TURN SIGNAL
INDICATOR (BASE
CLUSTER)LED
TURN SIGNAL
INDICATORPC74
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LAMP BULB
VISOR VANITY 6501966
VOLTAGE INDICATOR LED
* VFD = VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
CENTER CONSOLE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open up console lid.
(3) Remove console tray.
(4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, gently pry down on lamp. Make sure not
to let lamp fall into console base.
NOTE: If preferred, a 5/16 piece of hose approxi-
mately 4±6 inches long may be used to pull lamp
from socket. Push hose over end of lamp and pull
down.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If preferred, a 5/16 piece of hose approxi-
mately 4±6 inches long may be used to install the
new lamp. Push lamp into hose just far enough to
hold bulb. Locate the socket slot and push firmly
up. Make sure not to let lamp fall into console base.
When bulb is seated, twist hose 1/4 turn to remove
from lamp.
(1) Place lamp in socket slot and push firmly up.
Make sure not to let lamp fall into console base.
(2) Install the console tray.
(3) Close console lid.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
CENTER CONSOLE LAMP
SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open console lid and remove tray.
(3) Using a flat bladed tool, pry up on the switch.
(4) Remove bulb from switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into switch.
(2) Push switch into console opening.
(3) Install tray and close lid.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION
LAMPS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the Instrument Cluster. Refer to Elec-
trical, Instrument Cluster, Removal.
(2) Turn over cluster and expose the illumination
bulb sockets.
(3) Identify which bulb is defective and twist it out
of the cluster using a counterclockwise motion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the new bulb socket into the cluster
using a clockwise motion.
(2) Install the Instrument Cluster. Refer to Electri-
cal, Instrument Cluster, Installation.
COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick, pry lamp from door panel
(Fig. 1).
(3) Disconnect wire harness from the lamp.
(4) Remove lens from the lamp and remove bulb.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb and lens to lamp.
(2) Reconnect wire harness to lamp.
(3) Press lamp into the door panel.
(4) Reconnect battery negative cable.
Fig. 1 COURTESY LAMP
1 - WIRE HARNESS
2 - COURTESY LAMP
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MESSAGE SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERHEAD
CONSOLE............................2
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - READING/
COURTESY LAMP REPLACEMENT.........3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MODULE LAMP
REPLACEMENT.......................3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION.........................3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
DEMAGNETIZING......................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
VARIATION ADJUSTMENT................5
REMOVAL - OVERHEAD CONSOLE..........6
INSTALLATION..........................6
SPECIAL TOOLS
OVERHEAD CONSOLE..................6
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER
DESCRIPTION..........................6
OPERATION............................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER.........7
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
PROGRAMMING.......................7
REMOVAL.............................9INSTALLATION..........................9
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMPASS
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER.................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UNIVERSAL
TRANSMITTER.......................10
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SETTING
TRANSMITTER CODES.................11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ERASING
TRANSMITTER CODES.................11
REMOVAL.............................11
AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR...............12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT........12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DESCRIPTION
Three overhead consoles are available on RS/RG
models. These are the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC), Compass Mini-Trip Computer
(CMTC) or a Compass Temperature Computer (CT).
All consoles are equipped with two reading/courtesy
lamps and if the vehicle is equipped with a power
liftgate or power sliding door(s) the overhead console
will also include command switches for these fea-
tures. The overhead console is mounted with one
screw and two snap clips to a molded plastic retainer
bracket located above the headliner.
DESCRIPTION - COMPASS
All the available overhead consoles on this model
include Compass information. While in the compass/temperature mode, the compass will display the
direction in which the vehicle is pointed using the
eight major compass headings (Examples: north is N,
northeast is NE). The self-calibrating compass unit
requires no adjusting in normal use. The only cali-
bration that may prove necessary is to drive the vehi-
cle in three complete circles at 5 to 8 kilometers-per-
hour (3 to 5 miles-per-hour), on level ground, in not
less than forty-eight seconds. This will reorient the
compass unit to its vehicle.
The compass unit also will compensate for magne-
tism the body of the vehicle may acquire during nor-
mal use. However, avoid placing anything magnetic
directly on the roof of the vehicle. Magnetic mounts
for an antenna, a repair order hat, or a funeral pro-
cession flag can exceed the compensating ability of
the compass unit if placed on the roof panel. Mag-
netic bit drivers used on the fasteners that hold the
overhead console assembly to the roof header can
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also affect compass operation. If the vehicle roof
should become magnetized, the demagnetizing and
calibration procedures found in this section may be
required to restore proper compass operation.
DESCRIPTION - TEMPERATURE
All the available overhead consoles on this model
include Temperature information. The temperature
displays the outside ambient temperature in whole
degrees. The temperature display can be toggled
from Fahrenheit to Celsius by selecting the desired
U.S./Metric option from the customer programmable
features. The displayed temperature is not an instant
reading of conditions, but an average temperature. It
may take the temperature display several minutes to
respond to a major temperature change, such as driv-
ing 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 electronic control modules (CT, CMTC, EVIC)
memory. When the ignition switch is turned to the
On position again, the electronic module will display
the memory temperature for one minute; then update
the display to the current average temperature read-
ing within five minutes.
The temperature function is supported by an ambi-
ent temperature sensor. The sensor is mounted out-
side the passenger compartment near the front and
center of the vehicle, and is hard wired to the Front
Control Module (FCM). The FCM sends temperature
status messages to the module over the J1850 PCI
data bus circuit.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components used in the overhead console. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit schematics.
OPERATION
Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual for specific
operation of each overhead console and its systems.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERHEAD
CONSOLE
If the problem with the overhead console is an
inaccurate or scrambled display, refer toSelf-Diag-
nostic Testbelow. If the problem with the overhead
console is incorrect Vacuum Fluorescent Display
(VFD) dimming levels, use a DRB IIItscan tool and
the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual to test for
the correct dimming message inputs being received
from the Body Control Module (BCM) or Front Con-
trol Module (FCM) over the J1850 Programmable
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus circuit. If
the problem is a no-display condition, use the follow-
ing procedures. For complete circuit diagrams, refer
toOverhead Consolein the Wiring Diagrams sec-
tion of the service manual.(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the integrated
power module. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair
the shorted circuit or component as required and
replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the integrated power module. If OK, go to Step 3.
If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the
fused B(+) fuse in the integrated power module as
required.
(3) Check the fused ignition switch output (run/
start) fuse in the integrated power module. 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 integrated power mod-
ule. 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 cavity of the roof wire
harness connector for the electronics module 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 electronics mod-
ule. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the open
fused B(+) circuit to the fused B(+) fuse in the inte-
grated power module 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 electronics module. If OK, refer
toSelf-Diagnostic Test
later this group for further
diagnosis of the electronics module and the J1850
PCI data bus circuit. If not OK, repair the open fused
ignition switch output (run/start) circuit to the fuse
in the integrated power module as required.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
A self-diagnostic test is used to determine that the
electronics module is operating properly, and that all
the J1850 PCI data bus messages are being received
for initial operation. Initiate the self-diagnostic test
as follows:
(1) With the ignition switch in the Off position, on
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) equipped vehi-
cles simultaneously depress and hold theSTEP and
the RESET buttons. On Compass Temperature
Module (CT) equipped vehicles depress theC/T and
the US/M push buttons.
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Calibrate the compass manually as follows:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If
the compass/thermometer data is not currently being
displayed, momentarily depress and release the C/T
push button to reach the compass/thermometer dis-
play.
(2) On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) and Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
equipped vehicles depress the Reset push button and
hold the button down until ªCALº appears in the dis-
play. This takes about ten seconds, and appears
about five seconds after ªVAR = XXº is displayed. On
Compass Temperature Module (CT) equipped vehicles
depress the C/T push button and US/M push button
down until ªCALº appears in the display. This takes
about ten seconds, and appears about five seconds
after ªVAR = XXº is displayed.
(3) Release the push button(s).
(4) Drive the vehicle on a level surface, away from
large metal objects and power lines, through three or
more complete circles at between five and eight kilo-
meters-per-hour (three and five miles-per-hour) in
not less than 48 seconds. The ªCALº message will
disappear from the display to indicate that the com-
pass is now calibrated.
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 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
DEMAGNETIZING
A degaussing tool (Special Tool 6029) is used to
demagnetize, or degauss, the overhead console for-
ward mounting screw and the roof panel above the
overhead console. Equivalent units must be rated as
continuous duty for 110/115 volts and 60 Hz. They
must also have a field strength of over 350 gauss at 7
millimeters (0.25 inch) beyond the tip of the probe.
To demagnetize the roof panel and the overhead
console forward mounting screw, proceed as follows:
(1) Be certain that the ignition switch is in the Off
position, before you begin the demagnetizing proce-
dure.
(2) Connect the degaussing tool (Fig. 2) to an elec-
trical outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centi-
meters (2 feet) away from the compass unit.(3) Slowly approach the head of the overhead con-
sole forward mounting screw with the degaussing
tool connected.
(4) Contact the head of the screw with the plastic
coated tip of the degaussing tool for about two sec-
onds.
(5) With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly
back it away from the screw. When the tip of the tool
is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from the screw
head, disconnect the tool.
(6) Place a piece of paper approximately 22 by 28
centimeters (8.5 by 11 inches), oriented on the vehicle
lengthwise from front to rear, on the center line of
the roof at the windshield header (Fig. 3). The pur-
pose of the paper is to protect the roof panel from
scratches, and to define the area to be demagnetized.
Fig. 2 Degaussing Tool 6029
Fig. 3 Roof Demagnetizing Pattern
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

(7) Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical
outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters
(2 feet) away from the compass unit.
(8) Slowly approach the center line of the roof
panel at the windshield header, with the degaussing
tool connected.
(9) Contact the roof panel with the plastic coated
tip of the degaussing tool. Be sure that the template
is in place to avoid scratching the roof panel. Using a
slow, back-and-forth sweeping motion, and allowing
13 millimeters (0.50 inch) between passes, move the
tool at least 11 centimeters (4 inches) to each side of
the roof center line, and 28 centimeters (11 inches)
back from the windshield header.
(10) With the degaussing tool still energized,
slowly back it away from the roof panel. When the
tip of the tool is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from
the roof panel, disconnect the tool.
(11) Calibrate the compass and adjust the compass
variance (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
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 compassto give false readings. If this problem occurs, the
compass variance setting may need to be changed.
To set the compass variance:
(1) Using the Variance Settings map, find your
geographic location and note the zone number (Fig.
4).
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If
the compass/thermometer data is not currently being
displayed, momentarily depress and release the C/T
push button to reach the compass/thermometer dis-
play.
(3) On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) and Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
equipped vehicles depress the Reset push button and
hold the button down until ªVAR = XXº appears in
the display. This takes about five seconds. On Com-
pass Temperature Module (CT) equipped vehicles
depress the C/T push button and US/M push button
down until ªVAR = XXº appears in the display. This
takes about five seconds.
(4) Release the push button(s). ªVAR =XX º will
remain in the display. ªXXº equals the current vari-
ance zone setting.
(5) On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) and Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
equipped vehicles momentarily depress and release
theSTEPpush button to step through the zone
numbers, until the zone number for your geographic
location appears in the display. On Compass Temper-
ature Module (CT) equipped vehicles depress the
Fig. 4 Variance Settings
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

US/Mpush button to step through the zone numbers,
until the zone number for your geographic location
appears in the display.
(6) On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) and Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
equipped vehicles momentarily depress and release
theRESETpush button to enter the displayed zone
number into the EVIC/CMTC module memory. On
Compass Temperature Module (CT) equipped vehicles
depress theC/Tpush button to enter the displayed
zone number into the electronic module memory.
(7) Confirm that the correct directions are now
indicated by the compass.
REMOVAL - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the remote negative bat-
tery cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console retaining screw,
located in the front of console.
(3) Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the
overhead console and pull straight down evenly to
disengage the two snap clips at the rear of the unit.
(4) Lower the overhead console far enough to
access the wire harness connectors.
(5) Disconnect the EVIC, CMTC or CT electronic
module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical
connector.
(6) Remove the overhead console from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the overhead console in the vehicle.
(2) Connect the EVIC, CMTC or CT electronic
module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical
connector.
(3) Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the
overhead console and push straight up evenly to
engage the two snap clips at the rear of the unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT PRESS ON THE SUNGLASS
STORAGE BIN DOOR. DAMAGE TO THE DOOR MAY
RESULT.
(4) Install the overhead console retaining screw,
located in the front of console. Torque the screw to
1.2 N´m (10 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the remote negative battery cable.
SPECIAL TOOLS
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO
CENTER
DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
is a module located in the overhead console on some
models. The EVIC module features a large Vacuum
Fluorescent Display (VFD) screen for displaying
information, and back-lit push button switches
labeled C/T (compass/thermometer), RESET, STEP,
and MENU.
The EVIC module contains a central processing
unit and interfaces with other electronic modules in
the vehicle over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) J1850 data bus circuit. The PCI data
bus circuit allows the sharing of sensor information.
This helps to reduce wire harness complexity, reduce
internal controller hardware, and reduce component
sensor current loads. At the same time, this system
provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics,
and allows the addition of many new feature capabil-
ities.
The EVIC ªMenuº push button provides the vehicle
operator with a user interface, which allows the
selection of several optional customer programmable
electronic features to suit individual preferences.
Refer toELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA-
TION CENTER PROGRAMMINGin the Standard
Procedures section of this group for more information
on the customer programmable feature options.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional univer-
sal transmitter transceiver, the EVIC will also dis-
play messages and an icon indicating when the
universal transmitter transceiver is being trained,
which of the three transmitter buttons is transmit-
ting, and when the transceiver is cleared.
Data input for all EVIC functions, including VFD
dimming level, is received through the J1850 PCI
data bus circuit. The EVIC module uses its internal
programming and all of its data inputs to calculate
and display the requested data. If the data displayed
is incorrect, perform the self-diagnostic tests as
described in this group. If these tests prove inconclu-
DEGAUSSING TOOL #6029
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

sive, the use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the proper
Diagnostic Procedures manual are recommended for
further testing of the EVIC module and the J1850
PCI data bus circuit.
The EVIC module cannot be repaired, and is avail-
able for service only as a unit. This unit includes the
plastic module and display lens. If any of these com-
ponents is faulty or damaged, the complete EVIC
module must be replaced.
OPERATION
The EVIC has access to both non-switched and
ignition switched sources of battery current so that
some of its features remain operational at any time,
while others may only operate with the ignition
switch in the On position. When the ignition switch
is turned to the On position, the EVIC module VFD
will return to the last function being displayed before
the ignition was turned to the Off position.
The compass/thermometer display is the normal
EVIC display. With the ignition switch in the On
position, momentarily depressing and releasing the
C/T (compass/thermometer) push button switch will
cause the EVIC to return to the compass/thermome-
ter/trip computer display mode from any other mode.
While in the compass/thermometer/trip computer dis-
play mode, momentarily depressing and releasing the
Step push button will step through the available trip
computer display options.
The EVIC trip computer features several functions
that can be reset. The functions that can be reset
are: average fuel economy, trip odometer and elapsed
time. With the ignition switch in the On position and
with one of the functions of the trip computer that
can be reset currently displayed, depressing the
Reset push button twice within three seconds will
perform a global reset, and all of the trip computer
information that can be reset will be reset to zero.
With the ignition switch in the On position and the
function that is to be reset currently displayed,
momentarily depressing and releasing the Reset
push button once will perform a local reset, and only
the value of the displayed function will be reset to
zero. A global or local reset will only occur if the
function currently displayed is a function that can be
reset. The distance to service function can also be
reset using the local reset method, but it will reset
back to the Service Interval distance that is set in
the EVIC programmable features mode. Refer to
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CEN-
TER PROGRAMMINGin the Standard Procedures
section of this group for more information on setting
the Service Interval.
For more information on the features, control func-
tions and setting procedures for the EVIC module,
see the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) data
is obtained from the Body Control Module (BCM) on
the J1850 Data Bus circuit. The EVIC will display
dashes (- -) for any of the screens it did not receive
the bus messages. The label corresponding to the
missing information will be lit. If no EVIC data is
displayed, check the J1850 Data Bus circuit commu-
nications and the BCM. If the brightness level is
improper check the J1850 Data Bus circuit.
The DRB IIItis recommended for checking the
J1850 Data Bus circuit and the BCM. Perform the
EVIC self diagnosis before replacing the EVIC mod-
ule.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
PROGRAMMING
EVIC PROGRAMMING MODE
Some vehicles are equipped with a Electronic Vehi-
cle Information Center (EVIC) equipped overhead
console. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) provides the vehicle operator with a user
interface, which allows the selection of several
optional customer programmable electronic features
to suit individual preferences. The EVIC must be
placed into its programming mode in order to view or
change the programmable features. To enter the
EVIC programming mode and to view or change the
selected programmable features options, proceed as
follows:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
(2) Depress and release the Menu push button.
The first item in the programmable features menu
list will appear in the EVIC display.
(3) Momentarily depress and release the Menu
push button to step through the programmable fea-
tures list. Each programmable feature and its cur-
rently selected option will appear on the EVIC
display in the sequence shown in the Programmable
Features list that follows.
(4) Momentarily depress and release the Step push
button to step through the available options for the
programmable feature being displayed.
(5) The option that last appears in the display
with a programmable feature before exiting the pro-
gramming mode, becomes the newly selected pro-
grammable feature option.
(6) The EVIC exits the programming mode and
returns to its normal operating mode when the C/T
push button is depressed or when the end of the pro-
grammable features menu list is reached, whichever
occurs first.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER (Continued)

with the optional Auto Headlamps. The options
include Yes and No. The default is No. When Yes is
selected, the headlamps will turn on automatically
when the windshield wipers are turned on. The head-
lamps will turn off when the wipers are turned off,
as long as the headlamp switch is in the Auto or Off
positions. When No is selected, the headlamps will
only turn on if manually selected or if the Auto mode
is selected and the outside ambient light levels dic-
tate that they should be on.
²RETRAIN TIRE SENSORS?- This program-
mable feature only applies to vehicles equipped with
the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The
options include Yes and No. The default is No. When
Yes is selected, and the menu button is depressed the
EVIC will enter the training mode, starting with the
left front tire.
²POWER ACCESSORY DELAY?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is Yes. When No is
selected, the accessory powered components will turn
off automatically when the ignition key is turned off.
When Yes is selected, the accessory powered compo-
nents will remain on for 45 seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned off.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove overhead console. Refer to Overhead
Console Removal and Installation in this section(Re-
fer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the ten screws holding the EVIC mod-
ule in the overhead console.
(4) Remove EVIC module from console assembly.
NOTE: If the EVIC module is being replaced, the tire
pressure monitoring system (if equipped) must be
retrained. Refer to the Tires/Wheels section of this
manual for detailed instructions.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the EVIC module in the overhead con-
sole.
(2) Install the ten screws holding the EVIC module
in the overhead console.
(3) Install the overhead console (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the EVIC module is being replaced, the tire
pressure monitoring system (if equipped) must be
retrained. Refer to the Tires/Wheels section of this
manual for detailed instructions.NOTE: If a new EVIC module has been installed, the
compass will have to be calibrated and the variance
set. Refer to compass variation adjustment and
compass calibration in standard procedures.
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) and
Compass Temperature (CT) computer are modules
located in the overhead console. Vehicles are
equipped with either the CMTC or the CT computers
not both. The CMTC is different in the fact that it is
equipped with the mini-trip feature. The CMTC, CT
consists of a electronic control module with a vacuum
fluorescent display (VFD) and function switches. The
CMTC, CT consists of a electronic module that dis-
plays compass, trip computer (CMTC only), and tem-
perature features. Actuating the STEP push button
(CMTC only) will cause the CMTC to change mode of
operation when ignition is ON. Actuating the STEP
push button (CMTC only) will cause the CMTC to
change mode of operation when ignition is ON.
Example:
²Average miles per gallon (ECO)
²Distance to empty (DTE)
²Instant miles per gallon (ECO)
²Trip odometer (ODO)
²Elapsed time (ET)
²Off
Actuating the C/T push button will cause the
CMTC, CT to change to Compass/Temperature dis-
play.
OPERATION
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC), Com-
pass Temperature (CT) module in the overhead con-
sole has buttons used to select various functions. The
CMTC, CT selector buttons will not operate until the
ignition is in the RUN position.
When the ignition switch is first turned to the
RUN position the CMTC, CT display;
²Blanks momentarily
²All segments of the VFD will light for one sec-
ond
²Blanks momentarily
²Returns to the last mode setting selected before
the ignition was last switched OFF.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMPASS
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) and Com-
pass Temperature (CT) data is obtained from the
Body Control Module (BCM) on the J1850 Data Bus
circuit. The CMTC and CT will display dashes (- -)
for any of the screens it did not receive the bus mes-
sages. The label corresponding to the missing infor-
mation will be lit. If no compass mini-trip computer
data is displayed, check the J1850 Data Bus circuit
communications and the BCM. If the brightness level
is improper check the J1850 Data Bus circuit.
The DRB IIItis recommended for checking the
J1850 Data Bus circuit and the BCM. Perform the
CMTC, CT self diagnosis before replacing the CMTC
or CT module.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove overhead console(Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the screws holding Compass Mini-Trip
Computer module in the overhead console.
(4) Remove CMTC module from console assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the compass mini-trip computer mod-
ule in the overhead console.
(2) Install the ten screws holding the compass
mini-trip computer module in the overhead console.
(3) Install the overhead console (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If a new EVIC module has been installed, the
compass will have to be calibrated and the variance
set. Refer to compass variation adjustment and
compass calibration in standard procedures.
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION
On some RS models a Universal Transmitter trans-
ceiver is standard factory-installed equipment. The
universal transmitter transceiver is integral to the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and the
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) modules,
which is located in the overhead console. The only
visible component of the universal transmitter are
the three transmitter push buttons centered between
the modules push buttons located just rearward of
the display screen in the overhead console. The threeuniversal transmitter push buttons are identified
with one, two or three light indicators so that they be
easily identified by sight or by feel.
Each of the three universal transmitter push but-
tons controls an independent radio transmitter chan-
nel. Each of these three channels can be trained to
transmit a different radio frequency signal for the
remote operation of garage door openers, motorized
gate openers, home or office lighting, security sys-
tems or just about any other device that can be
equipped with a radio receiver in the 286 to 399
MegaHertz (MHz) frequency range for remote opera-
tion. The universal transmitter is capable of operat-
ing systems using either rolling code or non-rolling
code technology.
The electronics module displays messages and a
small house-shaped icon with one, two or three dots
corresponding to the three transmitter buttons to
indicate the status of the universal transmitter. The
EVIC messages are:
²Cleared Channels- Indicates that all of the
transmitter codes stored in the universal transmitter
have been successfully cleared.
²Training- Indicates that the universal trans-
mitter is in its transmitter learning mode.
²Trained- Indicates that the universal transmit-
ter has successfully acquired a new transmitter code.
²Transmit- Indicates that a trained universal
transmitter button has been depressed and that the
universal transmitter is transmitting.
The universal transmitter cannot be repaired, and
is available for service only as a unit with the EVIC
or CMTC modules. If any of these components is
faulty or damaged, the complete EVIC or CMTC
module must be replaced.
OPERATION
The universal transmitter operates on a non-
switched source of battery current so the unit will
remain functional, regardless of the ignition switch
position. For more information on the features, pro-
gramming procedures and operation of the universal
transmitter, see the owner's manual in the vehicle
glove box.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UNIVERSAL
TRANSMITTER
If the Universal Transmitter is inoperative, but the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) is oper-
ating normally, see the owner's manual in the vehicle
glove box for instructions on training the Transmit-
ter. Retrain the Transmitter with a known good
transmitter as instructed in the owner's manual and
test the Transmitter operation again. If the unit is
still inoperative, test the universal transmitter with
Radio Frequency Detector special tool. If both the
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