During diagnosis, follow these precautions:
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Pickup and 1995 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Always relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.
- When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES section article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
- Vehicle must have a fully charged battery and functional charging system.
- Probe PCM connector from pin side. DO NOT backprobe PCM connector.
- DO NOT cause short circuits when performing electrical tests. This will set additional DTCs, making diagnosis of original problem more difficult.
- DO NOT use a test light instead of a voltmeter.
- Always repair lowest DTC displayed first.
- Always perform TEST VER-1 after repairs.
- Always disconnect scan tool after use.
- Always disconnect scan tool before charging battery.