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Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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CAUTION: Before entering self-diagnostics, check charging system for other problems. See TROUBLE SHOOTING  . DO NOT connect scan tool to vehicle if battery charger is connected, as scan tool damage will result.
NOTE: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) cannot diagnose every charging system problem. If fault still exists after performing self-diagnostic procedures, perform ON-VEHICLE TESTING  .
NOTE: Diagnostic tests are written specifically for Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB-III) scan tool. A generic scan tool may also be used for system diagnostics, but may have limited diagnostic capability.
NOTE: For more information on scan tool and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diagnostics, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

Ensure battery is fully charged. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below instrument panel, near steering column. Using scan tool, retrieve and record DTCs. If scan tool does not communicate with all modules, repair communication concerns. See appropriate BODY CONTROL MODULES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If any DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate test procedure in accordance with DTCs retrieved. See SCAN TOOL DTC MESSAGES  table. Once repairs are made, clear DTCs from Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  .

SCAN TOOL DTC MESSAGES

DTC (1) Scan Tool Display
P0071  AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR PERFORMANCE
P0072  AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
P0073  AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
P0516  BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOW
P0517  BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR HIGH
P0562  BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW
P0563  BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
P0622  GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT
P2503  CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT LOW
(1) DTCs listed in this table are only testing procedures covered in this article. For a complete listing of PCM DTCs, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.