Powertrain Verification Test VER - 5
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.
- If any existing diagnostic trouble codes have not been repaired, go to the appropriate Symptom List and follow path specified.
- Connect the DRBIII® to the data link connector.
- Ensure the fuel tank has at least a quarter tank of fuel. Turn off all accessories.
- If the PCM was not replaced skip steps 6 through 8 and continue the verification.
- If the PCM was replaced, the correct VIN and mileage must be programmed or a DTC will set in the ABS and Air Bag modules. In addition, if the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM), Secret Key data must be updated to enable start.
- For ABS and Air Bag systems: Enter correct VIN and Mileage in PCM. Erase codes in ABS and Air Bag modules.
- For SKIM theft alarm: Connect DRBIII® to data link connector to Theft Alarm, SKIM, Misc. and place SKIM in secured access mode by using the appropriate PIN code for this vehicle. Select Update the Secret Key data. Data will be transferred from SKIM to PCM.
- If the Catalyst was replaced, with the DRBIII® go to the miscellaneous Menu Option "Catalyst Replaced" and press enter.
- If a Comprehensive Component DTC was repaired, perform steps 11 and 13. If a Major OBDII Monitor DTC was repaired skip step 11 and continue the verification.
- After the ignition has been off for at least 10 seconds, restart the vehicle and run 2 minutes.
- With the DRBIII®, monitor the appropriate pre-test enabling conditions until all conditions have been met. Once the conditions have been met, switch screen to the appropriate OBDII monitor, (Audible beeps when the monitor is running).
- If the conditions cannot be duplicated, erase all DTCs with the DRBIII®.
- If another DTC has set, return to the Symptom List and follow the path specified for that DTC.
Did the OBDII monitor run successfully and has the Good Trip Counter changed to one or more?
- Yes --> Repair is complete.
- No --> Check for any related Technical Service Bulletins and/or refer to the appropriate Symptoms list (Diagnostic Procedure).