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 - PCM MESSAGE NOT RECEIVED
| TEST | ACTION | APPLICABILITY |
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, record and erase Body Control Module DTC's. Turn the ignition off, wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on. Turn on the Headlamps. With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Does the DRBIII® display PANEL DIMMING OUTPUT SHORT? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Test Complete. |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, erase Body Control Module DTCs. Turn the ignition off. Using the Wiring Diagrams as a guide, disconnect each dimmed component, one at a time while checking for the DTC to reset. Turn the ignition on. Turn the Headlamps on. With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Does the DRBIII® display PANEL DIMMING OUTPUT SHORT? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Replace the shorted component as necessary. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Using the Wiring Diagrams as a guide, disconnect each dimmed component and test the dimming circuit for a short to ground condition. Were there any problems found? Yes --> Repair the Panel Lamps Driver circuit for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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