Battery cable JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Owners Manual

HEATED MIRRORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HEATED MIRRORS
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED
MIRRORS............................8
HEATED MIRRORS
DESCRIPTION
Electrically heated outside rear view mirrors are
optional equipment on this model. These mirrors fea-
ture an electric heating grid located behind the mir-
ror glass of each power operated outside rear view
mirror. These heating grids consist of a single resis-
tor wire routed in a grid-like pattern and captured
between two thin sheets of plastic. When electrical
current is passed through the resistor wire, it pro-
duces enough heat energy to clear the outside mirror
glass of ice, snow or fog. Battery current is directed
to the outside mirror heating grid only when the rear
window defogger switch is in the On position.
If the outside mirror heating grids and the rear
window heating grid are all inoperative, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/HEATED GLASS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM).
If the outside mirror heating grids are inoperative,
but the rear window heating grid is operating as
designed, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HEATED MIR-
RORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
The heating grid behind each outside mirror glass
cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
entire power mirror unit must be replaced. Refer to
Power Mirrors for the procedures.
OPERATION
The outside mirror heating grids are energized and
de-energized by the Driver Door Module (DDM) and
the Passenger Door Module (PDM) based upon the
rear window defogger switch status. The Body Con-
trol Module (BCM) monitors the rear window defog-ger switch. When the BCM receives an input from
the switch, it sends a defogger switch status message
to the DDM and the PDM over the Programmable
Communications Interface data bus. The DDM and
PDM respond to the defogger switch status messages
by energizing or de-energizing the battery current
feed to their respective outside rear view mirror
heating grids.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED MIRRORS
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, (Refer to
Appropriate Wiring Information).
(1) If both mirror heaters are inoperative, check
for proper operation of the Rear Window Defogger
System. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HEATED GLASS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER SYSTEM). If Rear Window Defogger
System operates correctly, or if only one mirror
heater is inoperative, go to Step 2.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the front door trim panel on the side
of the inoperative mirror heater. Go to Step 3.
(3) Disconnect the door wire harness connector
from the door module connector receptacle. Check for
continuity between the mirror heater 12 volt supply,
and the mirror heater ground. There should be con-
tinuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, check for con-
tinuity of the individual circuits between the power
mirror and the door module, and of the mirror heater
grid right at the power mirror.
(4) Use a DRB IIItand (Refer to Appropriate
Diagnostic Information) to test the door module and
the PCI data bus.
8G - 8 HEATED MIRRORSWJ

OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to
Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit to the ignition switch as
required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the lower center bezel from the instru-
ment panel and disconnect the instrument panel wire
harness connectors from both heated seat switch con-
nector receptacles. Check for continuity between the
ground circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the inoperative heated seat
switch(es) and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run) cir-
cuit cavity of the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the inoperative heated seat switch(es). If
OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position, dis-
connect and isolate the battery negative cable, and go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit to the junction block fuse
as required.
(5) Test the heated seat switch(es) (Fig. 3) as
shown in the Heated Seat Switch Test chart. If OK,
go to Step 6. If not OK, replace the faulty heated seat
switch(es).
HEATED SEAT SWITCH TEST
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEENRESISTANCE
(OHMS)
Off Pin1&6 55
Low Pin1&61430
High Pin1&6 365
All resistance values are  5%.
(6) Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire
harness connector from the Body Control Module
(BCM) connector receptacle. Check for continuity
between the seat heater switch sensor ground circuit
cavity of the instrument panel wire harness connec-
tor for the inoperative heated seat switch(es) and a
good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go
to Step 7. If not OK, repair the shorted seat heater
switch sensor ground circuit as required.
(7) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch sensor ground circuit cavities of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the in opera-
tive heated seat switch(es) and the 22-way
instrument panel wire harness connector for theBCM. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 8.
If not OK, repair the open seat heater switch sensor
ground circuit as required.
(8) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the inoperative heated
seat switch and a good ground. There should be no
continuity. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the
shorted seat heater switch mux circuit as required.
(9) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the inoperative heated
seat switch and the 22-way instrument panel wire
harness connector for the BCM. There should be con-
tinuity. If OK, use a DRBtscan tool and the proper
Diagnostic Procedures manual to test the BCM. If
not OK, repair the open seat heater switch mux cir-
cuit as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 3 Rear of Heated Seat Switch
1 - LEFT SHOWN (RIGHT TYPICAL)
2 - ILLUMINATION LAMP
3 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
4 - HEATED SEAT SWITCH
8G - 12 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMWJ
DRIVER HEATED SEAT SWITCH (Continued)

(2) Remove the center lower bezel from the instru-
ment panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Center
Lower Bezelin the Body section of this manual for
the procedure.
(3) Remove the four screws that secure the heated
seat switch to the back of the instrument panel cen-
ter lower bezel (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the heated seat switch from the back
of the instrument panel center lower bezel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the heated seat switch onto the back
of the instrument panel center lower bezel.
(2) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the heated seat switch to the back of the instrument
panel center lower bezel. Tighten the screws to 1.5
N´m (13 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the center lower bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Center
Lower Bezelin the Body section of this manual for
the procedure.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HEATED SEAT ELEMENT
DESCRIPTION
The heated seat system includes two seat heating ele-
ments in each front seat, one for the seat cushion (Fig.
5)and the other for the seat back. One type of heated
seat element is offered. All models use two resistor wire
heating elements for each seat that are connected in
series with the Heated Seat Module (HSM).
The seat heating elements are glued to the seat and
seat back cushions. The heated seat elements can be
replaced if faulty or damaged, service replacement seat
or seat back elements are available. Refer to the pro-
cedure in this section for detailed instructions.
OPERATION
The heated seat elements resist the flow of electri-
cal current. When battery current is passed through
the elements, the energy lost by the resistance of the
elements to the current flow is released in the form
of heat. The temperature sensor is a NTC thermistor.
When the temperature of the seat cushion cover
rises, the resistance of the sensor decreases. The
HSM or MHSM supplies a five-volt current to one
side of each sensor, and monitors the voltage drop
through the sensor on a return circuit. The MSM or
MHSM uses this temperature sensor input to moni-
tor the temperature of the seat, and regulates the
current flow to the seat heating elements accordingly.
Fig. 4 Heated Seat Switch Remove/Install
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
2 - SCREWS (4)
3 - CENTER LOWER BEZEL
4 - CIGAR LIGHTER
5 - ILLUMINATION LAMPS
6 - POWER OUTLET
Fig. 5 HEATING ELEMENT INSTALLED
1 - SEAT BACK WIRE HARNESS
2 - HEATED SEAT WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - HEATED SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT
WJHEATED SEAT SYSTEM 8G - 13
DRIVER HEATED SEAT SWITCH (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED SEAT
ELEMENT
RESISTOR WIRE ELEMENT
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. The power seat wire harness connectors for the
seat cushion and seat back heating elements are
secured to a bracket located under the rear edge of
the seat cushion frame. Refer toWiringfor complete
circuit schematics and connector locations.
(2) Disconnect the Heated Seat Module (HSM) or
Memory Heated Seat Module (MHSM) C2 connector.
Check for continuity between the SEAT HEATER
B(+) DRIVER circuit cavity of the C2 connector and
the seat cushion frame. There should be NO continu-
ity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the shorted
seat heater B(+) driver circuit as required.
NOTE: WHEN CHECKING HEATED SEAT ELE-
MENTS FOR CONTINUITY, BE CERTAIN TO MOVE
THE HEATING ELEMENT BEING CHECKED. MOV-
ING THE ELEMENT, SUCH AS SITTING IN THE SEAT
WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN INTER-
MITTENT OPEN IN THE ELEMENT WHICH WOULD
ONLY BE EVIDENT IF THE ELEMENT WAS MOVED
IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION. FAILURE TO CHECK
THE ELEMENT IN VARIOUS POSITIONS COULD
RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE TEST.
(3) Check for continuity between the SEAT
HEATER B(+) DRIVER circuit cavity of the C2 con-
nector and the ground circuit cavity. There should be
continuity at all times (even upon moving or sitting
in the seat). If OK, proceed with testing the other
components in the heated seat system. If not OK,
replace the open heating element. Refer to the proce-
dure in this section of the manual.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the appropriate seat cushion or seat
back trim cover. Refer to the Body section of the ser-
vice manual for the procedures.
(3) Disconnect the inoperative heated seat cushion
or seat back element electrical connectors.
(4) Gently peel-off defective heater element from
foam cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Peel off the adhesive backing on the back of the
replacement heating element and install on cushion
pad in the same location as the original (Fig. 6).
CAUTION: During the installation of the replace-
ment heating element, be very careful not to fold or
crease the element assembly. Folds or creases will
cause premature failure.
(2) Connect the new heating element electrical
connectors (Fig. 6).
(3) Connect the negative battery cable.
(4) Verify heated seat system operation.
(5) Install the appropriate seat cushion or seat
back trim cover. Make certain the seat wire harness
is correctly routed through the seat and seat back.
The excess wire between the cushion and back ele-
ments should be securely tucked between the rear of
the cushion foam and the rear carpet flap of the trim
cover.
Fig. 6 HEATING ELEMENT INSTALLED
1 - SEAT BACK WIRE HARNESS
2 - HEATED SEAT WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - HEATED SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT
8G - 14 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMWJ
HEATED SEAT ELEMENT (Continued)

OPERATION
There are three positions that can be selected with
each of the heated seat switches: Off, Low, or High.
When the top of the switch rocker is fully depressed,
the High position is selected and the high position
LED indicator illuminates. When the bottom of the
switch rocker is fully depressed, the Low position is
selected and the low position LED indicator illumi-
nates. When the switch rocker is moved to its neutral
position, Off is selected and both LED indicators are
extinguished.
Both switches provide separate resistor multi-
plexed hard wire inputs to the BCM to indicate the
selected switch position. The BCM monitors the
switch inputs and sends heated seat switch status
messages to the Heated Seat Module (HSM) or the
Memory Heated Seat Module (MHSM) over the Pro-
grammable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus. The HSM or MHSM responds to the heated seat
switch status messages by controlling the output to
the seat heater elements of the selected seat. The
Low heat position set point is about 36É C (97É F),
and the High heat position set point is about 41É C
(105É F).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PASSENGER
HEATED SEAT SWITCH
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
WARNING: REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check the fused ignition switch output (run)
fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 2. If not
OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to
Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit to the ignition switch as
required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the lower center bezel from the instru-
ment panel and disconnect the instrument panel wire
harness connectors from both heated seat switch con-
nector receptacles. Check for continuity between the
ground circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the inoperative heated seatswitch(es) and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run) cir-
cuit cavity of the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the inoperative heated seat switch(es). If
OK, turn the ignition switch to the Off position, dis-
connect and isolate the battery negative cable, and go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run) circuit to the junction block fuse
as required.
(5) Test the heated seat switch(es) (Fig. 8) as
shown in the Heated Seat Switch Test chart. If OK,
go to Step 6. If not OK, replace the faulty heated seat
switch(es).
HEATED SEAT SWITCH TEST
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEENRESISTANCE
(OHMS)
Off Pin1&6 55
Low Pin1&61430
High Pin1&6 365
All resistance values are  5%.
Fig. 8 Rear of Heated Seat Switch
1 - LEFT SHOWN (RIGHT TYPICAL)
2 - ILLUMINATION LAMP
3 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
4 - HEATED SEAT SWITCH
8G - 16 HEATED SEAT SYSTEMWJ
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH (Continued)

(6) Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire
harness connector from the Body Control Module
(BCM) connector receptacle. Check for continuity
between the seat heater switch sensor ground circuit
cavity of the instrument panel wire harness connec-
tor for the inoperative heated seat switch(es) and a
good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go
to Step 7. If not OK, repair the shorted seat heater
switch sensor ground circuit as required.
(7) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch sensor ground circuit cavities of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the in opera-
tive heated seat switch(es) and the 22-way
instrument panel wire harness connector for the
BCM. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 8.
If not OK, repair the open seat heater switch sensor
ground circuit as required.
(8) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the inoperative heated
seat switch and a good ground. There should be no
continuity. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the
shorted seat heater switch mux circuit as required.
(9) Check for continuity between the seat heater
switch mux circuit cavity of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the inoperative heated
seat switch and the 22-way instrument panel wire
harness connector for the BCM. There should be con-
tinuity. If OK, use a DRBtscan tool and the proper
Diagnostic Procedures manual to test the BCM. If
not OK, repair the open seat heater switch mux cir-
cuit as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the center lower bezel from the instru-
ment panel. Refer toInstrument Panel CenterLower Bezelin the Body section of this manual for
the procedure.
(3) Remove the four screws that secure the heated
seat switch to the back of the instrument panel cen-
ter lower bezel (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove the heated seat switch from the back
of the instrument panel center lower bezel.INSTALLATION
(1) Position the heated seat switch onto the back
of the instrument panel center lower bezel.
(2) Install and tighten the four screws that secure
the heated seat switch to the back of the instrument
panel center lower bezel. Tighten the screws to 1.5
N´m (13 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the center lower bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Center
Lower Bezelin the Body section of this manual for
the procedure.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 9 Heated Seat Switch Remove/Install
1 - HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
2 - SCREWS (4)
3 - CENTER LOWER BEZEL
4 - CIGAR LIGHTER
5 - ILLUMINATION LAMPS
6 - POWER OUTLET
WJHEATED SEAT SYSTEM 8G - 17
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH (Continued)

connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds. Following are general descriptions of the
remaining major components in the horn system.
OPERATION
The horn system is activated by a horn switch con-
cealed beneath the driver side airbag module trim
cover in the center of the steering wheel. Depressing
the center of the driver side airbag module trim cover
closes the horn switch. Closing the horn switch acti-
vates the horn relay. The activated horn relay then
switches the battery current needed to energize the
horns.
The BCM can also activate the horn system by
energizing the horn relay through a single hard
wired output circuit. The BCM energizes and de-en-
ergizes the horn relay in response to internal pro-
gramming as well as message inputs received over
the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI)
data bus network. The BCM can energize the horn
relay for a single chirp (RKE lock request), or for
extended operation (RKE panic mode and VTSS
alarm mode).
Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove
box for more information on the features, use and
operation of the horn system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN SYSTEM
In most cases, any problem involving continually
sounding horns can be quickly alleviated by removing
the horn relay from the Power Distribution Center
(PDC). Refer to Horn Relay for the proper removal
procedure. Refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. 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.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
HORN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
BOTH HORNS
INOPERATIVE1. Faulty fuse. 1. Check the fuses in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) and the Junction Block (JB).
Replace the fuse and repair the shorted circuit or
component, if required.
2. Faulty horn relay. 2. Refer to Horn Relay for the proper horn relay
diagnosis and testing procedures. Replace the
horn relay or repair the open horn relay circuit, if
required.
3. Faulty horn switch. 3. Refer to Horn Switch for the proper horn switch
diagnosis and testing procedures. Replace the
horn switch or repair the open horn switch circuit,
if required.
4. Faulty horns. 4. Refer to Horn for the proper horn diagnosis
and testing procedures. Replace the horns or
repair the open horn circuit, if required.
ONE HORN INOPERATIVE 1. Faulty horn. 1. Refer to Horn for the proper horn diagnosis
and testing procedures. Replace the horn or
repair the open horn circuit, if required.
8H - 2 HORNWJ
HORN SYSTEM (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HORN SOUNDS
CONTINUOUSLY1. Faulty horn relay. 1. Refer to Horn Relay for the proper horn relay
diagnosis and testing procedures. Replace the
horn relay or repair the shorted horn relay control
circuit, if required.
2. Faulty horn switch. 2. Refer to Horn Switch for the proper horn switch
diagnosis and testing procedures. Replace the
horn switch or repair the shorted horn switch
circuit, if required.
HORN
DESCRIPTION
The dual electromagnetic diaphragm-type horns
are standard equipment on this model. Both horns
are secured to a mounting bracket. The mounting
bracket is secured with a screw to the back side of
the right extension of the radiator closure assembly,
just ahead of the right front wheel house and below
the front wheel house extension. The two horns are
connected in parallel. Each horn is grounded through
its wire harness connector and circuit to an eyelet
secured to the right inner fender shield near the bat-
tery, and receives battery feed through the closed
contacts of the horn relay.
The horns cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if
faulty or damaged, they must be individually
replaced.
OPERATION
Within the two halves of the molded plastic horn
housing are a flexible diaphragm, a plunger, an elec-
tromagnetic coil and a set of contact points. The dia-
phragm is secured in suspension around its
perimeter by the mating surfaces of the horn hous-
ing. The plunger is secured to the center of the dia-
phragm and extends into the center of the
electromagnet. The contact points control the current
flow through the electromagnet.
When the horn is energized, electrical current
flows through the closed contact points to the electro-
magnet. The resulting electromagnetic field draws
the plunger and diaphragm toward it until that
movement mechanically opens the contact points.
When the contact points open, the electromagnetic
field collapses allowing the plunger and diaphragm to
return to their relaxed positions and closing the con-
tact points again. This cycle continues repeating at a
very rapid rate producing the vibration and move-
ment of air that creates the sound that is directed
through the horn outlet.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN
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.
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector(s) from
the horn connector receptacle(s). Measure the resis-
tance between the ground circuit cavity of the horn(s)
wire harness connector(s) and a good ground. There
should be no measurable resistance. If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground
as required.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the horn relay out-
put circuit cavity of the horn(s) wire harness connec-
tor(s). There should be zero volts. If OK, go to Step 3.
If not OK, repair the shorted horn relay output cir-
cuit or replace the faulty horn relay as required.
(3) Depress the horn switch. There should now be
battery voltage at the horn relay output circuit cavity
of the horn(s) wire harness connector(s). If OK,
replace the faulty horns. If not OK, repair the open
horn relay output circuit to the horn relay as
required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the lower front half of the inner liner
from the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT FENDER - REMOVAL).
(4) Reach through the front of the right front
fender wheel house opening to access and disconnect
the two right headlamp and dash wire harness con-
nectors from the horn connector receptacles (Fig. 1).
Be certain to disengage the connector lock tabs
before disconnecting them from the horn connector
receptacles.
(5) Remove the screw that secures the horn
mounting bracket to the right extension of the radi-
ator closure assembly.
WJHORN 8H - 3
HORN SYSTEM (Continued)

(6) Remove both horns and the mounting bracket
from the right extension of the radiator closure
assembly as a unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position both horns and the mounting bracket
onto the right extension of the radiator closure
assembly as a unit.
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
horn mounting bracket to the right extension of the
radiator closure assembly. Tighten the screw to 11.3
N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(3) Reconnect the two right headlamp and dash
wire harness connectors to the horn connector recep-
tacles. Be certain to engage the connector lock tabs
after reconnecting them to the horn connector recep-
tacles.
(4) Install the lower front half of the inner liner to
the right front fender wheel house. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT FENDER - INSTALLA-
TION) for the procedure.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HORN RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The horn relay is a electromechanical device that
switches battery current to the horn when the horn
switch grounds the relay coil. The horn relay is
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) inthe engine compartment. If a problem is encountered
with a continuously sounding horn, it can usually be
quickly resolved by removing the horn relay from the
PDC until further diagnosis is completed. See the
fuse and relay layout label affixed to the inside sur-
face of the PDC cover for horn relay identification
and location.
The horn relay is a International Standards Orga-
nization (ISO) micro-relay. Relays conforming to the
ISO specifications have common physical dimensions,
current capacities, terminal patterns, and terminal
functions. The ISO micro-relay terminal functions
are the same as a conventional ISO relay. However,
the ISO micro-relay terminal pattern (or footprint) is
different, the current capacity is lower, and the phys-
ical dimensions are smaller than those of the conven-
tional ISO relay.
The horn relay cannot be repaired or adjusted and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The ISO relay consists of an electromagnetic coil, a
resistor or diode, and three (two fixed and one mov-
able) electrical contacts. The movable (common feed)
relay contact is held against one of the fixed contacts
(normally closed) by spring pressure. When the elec-
tromagnetic coil is energized, it draws the movable
contact away from the normally closed fixed contact,
and holds it against the other (normally open) fixed
contact.
When the electromagnetic coil is de-energized,
spring pressure returns the movable contact to the
normally closed position. The resistor or diode is con-
nected in parallel with the electromagnetic coil in the
relay, and helps to dissipate voltage spikes that are
produced when the coil is de-energized.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN RELAY
The horn relay (Fig. 2) is located in the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC) between the battery and the
right inner fender shield on the passenger side of the
engine compartment. If a problem is encountered
with a continuously sounding horn, it can usually be
quickly resolved by removing the horn relay from the
PDC until further diagnosis is completed. See the
fuse and relay layout label affixed to the inside sur-
face of the PDC cover for horn relay identification
and location. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation 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 con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
Fig. 1 Horns Remove/Install
1 - RADIATOR CLOSURE ASSEMBLY
2 - HORNS AND MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - RIGHT HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTORS
8H - 4 HORNWJ
HORN (Continued)

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) Remove the horn relay from the PDC. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/HORN/HORN RELAY -
REMOVAL) for the procedures.
(2) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75   5 ohms. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(4) Connect a battery to terminals 85 and 86.
There should now be continuity between terminals
30 and 87, and no continuity between terminals 87A
and 30. If OK, perform the Relay Circuit Test that
follows. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
RELAY CIRCUIT TEST
(1) The relay common feed terminal cavity (30) is
connected to battery voltage and should be hot at all
times. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to the fuse in the PDC as required.
(2) The relay normally closed terminal (87A) is
connected to terminal 30 in the de-energized position,
but is not used for this application. Go to Step 3.(3) The relay normally open terminal (87) is con-
nected to the common feed terminal (30) in the ener-
gized position. This terminal supplies battery voltage
to the horn(s). There should be continuity between
the cavity for relay terminal 87 and the horn relay
output circuit cavity of each horn wire harness con-
nector at all times. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK,
repair the open circuit to the horn(s) as required.
(4) The coil battery terminal (86) is connected to
the electromagnet in the relay. It is connected to bat-
tery voltage and should be hot at all times. Check for
battery voltage at the cavity for relay terminal 86. If
OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open circuit to
the fuse in the PDC as required.
(5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
the electromagnet in the relay. It is grounded
through the horn switch when the horn switch is
depressed. The horn relay coil ground terminal can
also be grounded by the Body Control Module (BCM)
in response to certain inputs related to the RKE sys-
tem or the Vehicle Theft Security System. Check for
continuity to ground at the cavity for relay terminal
85. There should be continuity with the horn switch
depressed, and no continuity with the horn switch
released. If not OK, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
HORN/HORN SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 3) .
(3) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for horn relay iden-
tification and location.
(4) Remove the horn relay from the PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) See the fuse and relay layout label affixed to
the underside of the PDC cover for the proper horn
relay location.
(2) Position the horn relay in the proper receptacle
in the PDC.
(3) Align the horn relay terminals with the termi-
nal cavities in the PDC receptacle.
(4) Push down firmly on the horn relay until the
terminals are fully seated in the terminal cavities in
the PDC receptacle.
(5) Install the cover onto the PDC.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 2 Horn Relay
30 - COMMON FEED
85 - COIL GROUND
86 - COIL BATTERY
87 - NORMALLY OPEN
87A - NORMALLY CLOSED
WJHORN 8H - 5
HORN RELAY (Continued)