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 PROCEDURE - SUN LOAD SENSOR FAILURE - ATC
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It is advisable to perform the ATC System Test before attempting to diagnose this trouble code. Turn the ignition off.Disconnect the Sun Sensor/VTSS LED harness connector.Turn the ignition on.With the DRBIII® in Sensor Display, read the Sun Sensor voltage.Is the voltage below 0.2 volts?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Replace the Sun Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Sun Sensor/VTSS LED harness connector. Disconnect the Body Control Module C1 & C2 harness connectors. Measure the resistance between ground and the Sun Sensor Signal circuit. Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the Sun Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 3 |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Sun Sensor/VTSS LED harness connector. Disconnect the Body Control Module C1 & C2 harness connectors. Measure the resistance between the Sun Sensor Signal circuit and the Sensor Ground circuit in the Sun Sensor harness connector. Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the Sun Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the Sensor Ground circuit. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. Repair Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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