Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) SCAN TOOL DISPLAYS A WRITE FAILURE
With a scan tool, perform the SRI Memory Test.

Does scan tool display Write Failure?

Yes
1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE-POWERTRAIN CONTROL and STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/ECM/SKREEM PROGRAMMING .
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Go To 2).
2) SCAN TOOL DISPLAYS A WRITE REFUSED
With the a scan tool, perform the SRI Memory Test.

Does the scan tool display Write Refused?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Go To 4).
3) PCM REFUSED 2ND TEST
With a scan tool, perform the SRI Memory Test a third time.

NOTE: Retest the SRI Memory two more times.

Does the scan tool display Write Refused again?

Yes
1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE-POWERTRAIN CONTROL and STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/ECM/SKREEM PROGRAMMING .
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Test Complete.
4) SCAN TOOL DISPLAYS SRI MILEAGE INVALID
With a scan tool, perform the SRI Memory Test.

Does the scan tool display SRI Mileage Invalid?

Yes
1. Update the mileage and retest the SRI Memory.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Go To 5).
5) COMPARE SRI MILEAGE WITH ODOMETER
Compare the SRI Mileage stored with the Instrument Panel Odometer.

Is the mileage within the specified range displayed on the scan tool?

Yes
1. Test Complete.
No
1. Update the mileage and retest the SRI Memory.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .