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 - TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR INOPERATIVE
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With the DRBIII®, check for any DTCs in the CAB before proceeding. Make necessary repairs. Turn the ignition off.Press and hold the Trip Reset button.Turn the ignition to the Unlock position.Release the Trip Reset button when the Self Test begins.Observe the Traction Control Indicator during the Self Test.Did the Traction Control Indicator illuminate during the Self Test?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Remove and inspect the Traction Control Indicator bulb and socket, repair or replace as necessary. If the bulb and socket check OK, replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Traction Control Switch harness connector. Connect a jumper wire between the Traction Control Switch Sense circuit and the Traction Control Switch ground circuit. Did the Traction Control Indicator Illuminate? Yes --> Replace the Traction Control Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 3 |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Traction Control Switch harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the Traction Control Switch ground circuit. Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the Traction Control Switch ground circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Traction Control Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Traction Control Switch Sense circuit between the Traction Control Switch connector and the Instrument Cluster connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Repair the Traction Control Switch Sense circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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