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Chrysler Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) Method

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  1. Ensure ignition is off. Connect DRB to 6-pin data link connector, located behind instrument panel on passenger's side of steering column. See Fig 1 .
  2. Enter diagnostics. See TEST 1A - ENTERING DIAGNOSTIC TEST  under DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TESTS. This will check operation of scan tool and system.
    NOTE: If NO RESPONSE is displayed, proceed to TEST 18A - NO RESPONSE  .
  3. If error message is displayed, see manufacturer's instructions. If no error message is displayed, retrieve DTCs using scan tool manufacturer's instructions. Note DTC. The DRB will display the DTC along with a message of ACTIVE or STORED. When more than one DTC is displayed, trouble shooting priority should be given to the ACTIVE trouble codes.
  4. There are 2 types of DTCs, ACTIVE or STORED. An ACTIVE DTC indicates that the problem currently exists. A STORED DTC indicates that the problem does not currently exist. This is an intermittent problem usually caused by wiring or connector problems. Using scan tool, display all DTCs. To identify DTCs, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table.
Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector & Terminals
G94C38622Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION (1)

DTC Scan Tool Display Perform TEST No.
11 NO ENGINE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 4A
12 NO OUTPUT SHAFT SENSOR SIGNAL 5A
13 NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 6A
14 GOVERNOR PRESS. SENSOR SIGNAL 7A
15 THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL 8A
16 TRANSMISSION TEMP. SENSOR 9A
17 OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH CIRCUIT 10A
18 SYSTEM VOLTAGE OUT OF LIMITS 11A
19 STANDBY VOLTAGE OUT OF LIMITS 11A
21 GOVERNOR PRESS. SOLENOID CIRCUIT 12A
22 3-4 SOLENOID CIRCUIT 13A
23 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUIT 14A
24 OVERDRIVE OFF LAMP CIRCUIT 15A
25 EEPROM CHECKSUM ERROR (2)
26 GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR DRIFT 16A
(1) Active codes listed. For stored codes, go to TEST 19A  .
(2) Replace TCM.