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 - SPEEDOMETER NOT OPERATING PROPERLY
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| 1 | Using the DRBIII® read EMIC, PCM, ABS and BCM DTC's. Are there any DTC's present? Yes --> Perform appropriate test. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Perform the Instrument Cluster Self Test. Turn the ignition off. Press and hold the Trip/Reset button. Turn the ignition to the Unlock position. Observe the Speedometer during the Self Test. The Speedometer should position the indicator needle at the following calibration points: 0, 100, 75, 55, 20, 0 (MPH) Did the Speedometer needle position correctly? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | With the DRBIII®, verify that the pinion factor is correctly programmed. Is the pinion factor programmed correctly? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Using scan tool, program the correct Pinion Factor. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition on. Drive the vehicle With the DRBIII® in Monitors, read the Vehicle Speed in the EMIC, BCM and the PCM. Does the EMIC or BCM Monitor display a different Vehicle Speed than the PCM Wheel Speed? Yes --> Perform appropriate test for problems related to inaccurate Vehicle Speed and communications. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> The condition is not present at this time. Monitor DRBIII® parameters while wiggling the related wire harness. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connector terminals. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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