Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - NO RESPONSE FROM PCM WITH A NO START CONDITION
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The DRBIII® and cable must be operating properly for the results of this test to be valid.
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Ensure the ignition switch was on when trying to communicate with the PCM. Turn the ignition off.Disconnect the PCM harness connector.Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the PCM Fused B+ circuit in the PCM harness connector.Does the test light illuminate brightly?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Repair the Fused B+ circuit.Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 . |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the PCM Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the PCM harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Repair the Ignition Switch Output circuit Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connector. Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe all the PCM ground circuits in the PCM harness connector. Does the test light illuminate brightly? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Repair the PCM ground circuits. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 . |
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| 4 | If there is no possible causes remaining, view repair. Repair Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 . |
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