1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM Index

AC AND AY BODIES INDEX
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Electronic Cluster ........................ 34
Gauges ................................ 28
General Information ....................... 23
Interior Lamp Replacement ................. 41 Mechanical Cluster and Gauge Service
........ 24
Mechanical/Electronic Cluster Removal ........ 25
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 37
GENERAL INFORMATION
MECHANICAL CLUSTER
The mechanical cluster includes a fuel, oil pres-
sure, coolant temperature, and voltmeter gauges. All
incorporate magnetic type gauges. When the ignition
switch is in the OFF position, the gauges will show a
reading; however, the readings are only accurate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The mechanical cluster also includes an electric
speedometer, driven by pulses from the vehicle speed
sensor (Fig. 1).
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER
The electronic cluster is easily distinguished from
the mechanical cluster by its digital and linear dis-
play. The electronic cluster includes:
² Oil pressure gauge
² Coolant temperature gauge
² Voltmeter
² Fuel gauge
The electronic cluster receives virtually all of its
information to display from the body controller and
powertrain control module via the Chrysler Collision
Detection (CCD) Serial Data Bus. The odometer
memory is no longer retained in the cluster. This is
now retained in the body controller (Fig. 2).
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER DIMMING
The electronic cluster display is dimmed from day-
time to night time intensity when the headlamp
switch is turned on. This intensity can be controlled
using the headlamp switch rheostat. An additional detent on the headlamp switch rheo-
stat will allow daytime intensity while driving with
headlamps on during the daytime.
WARNING LAMPS
The mechanical instrument cluster will have warn-
ing lamps for six systems. These include brake sys-
tem, air bag, seat belt, low fuel, anti-lock for optional
anti-lock brake system, and malfunction indicator
(check engine) lamp. The cluster also includes check
gages indicator which will illuminate in a warning
situation. This will notify driver to check for a prob-
lem in coolant temperature, oil pressure, or electrical
systems. The electronic cluster will have warning indicator
lamps for eight different systems. These include:
² Air Bag
² Low washer fluid
² Door/deck lid ajar
² Malfunction Indicator (Check engine) Lamp
² Brake system
² Seat belt
² Anti-lock (ABS) for optional anti-lock brake sys-
tem
² Check gages, monitors engine coolant, oil pressure
and electrical charging system failures. In addition, ISO symbol will flash to notify the
driver in event of:
² Low fuel
² High temperature
² Low oil pressure
² Charging system failure
Fig. 1 Mechanical Cluster
Fig. 2 Electronic Cluster
Ä INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 23

AG AND AJ BODIES INDEX
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Cigar Lighter Removal ..................... 55
Cluster and Gauge Service and Testing ....... 43
Electronic Cluster ........................ 50
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 42
Engine Compartment Node ................. 55
Gauges ................................ 44 General Information
....................... 42
Instrument Panel Roll Down Procedure ........ 56
Interior Lamp Removal .................... 57
Mechanical/Electronic Cluster Removal ........ 43
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 51
Switch Pod Assembly Removal .............. 43
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONVENTIONAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The conventional instrument cluster incorporates
magnetic type gauges (Fig. 1).
The readings are only accurate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULE
The tachometer drive module is an electronic mod-
ule used to drive a magnetic tachometer in a conven-
tional instrument cluster.
MESSAGE CENTER
The message center provides the driver with infor-
mation in addition to the standard vehicle instru-
mentation. A bezel will light up with door ajar,
washer fluid, deck ajar and alarm set information.
For vehicles without message center a plain bezel is
used.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center is a
computer controlled warning system which, monitors
various sensors used on the vehicle. The system sup-
plements the warning indicators in the instrument
cluster. Visual warning messages are displayed by a
digital display (Fig. 2). Refer to Group 8C, Overhead
Console.
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The electronic instrument cluster uses vacuum flu-
orescent displays to display:
² Oil pressure
² System voltage
² Engine temperature
² Fuel level
² Speedometer and tachometer readings as well as
all warning indicators. The electronic cluster is eas-
ily distinguished from the conventional cluster by its
digital and linear display (Fig. 3.
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER DIMMING
The electronic cluster display is dimmed from day-
time to nighttime intensity when the head]lamp
switch is turned on. This intensity can be controlled
using the headlamp switch sliding rheostat. An additional detent on the headlamp switch rheo-
stat will allow daytime intensity while driving with
headlamps ON in daytime.
Fig. 1 Conventional Instrument Cluster
Fig. 2 EVIC
Fig. 3 Electronic Instrument Cluster
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AP BODY INDEX
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Cluster and Gauge Service and Testing ....... 58
Gauges ................................ 61
General Information ....................... 58 Instrument Panel Replacement
.............. 72
Interior Lamp Replacement ................. 73
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 67
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
There are two conventional instrument cluster as-
semblies available. The clusters incorporates mag-
netic type gauges and an electronically driven
speedometer and odometer assembly (Fig. 1 and 2).
MAGNETIC GAUGES
All gauges on the AP Body clusters are the mag-
netic type gauges. When the ignition switch is in the
OFF position each gauge, except for the voltmeter
and tachometer will show a reading. However, the
readings are only accurate when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULE
The tachometer drive module is an electronic mod-
ule used to drive the magnetic tachometer in the
high line cluster. This module is located on top of the instrument
cluster.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The electronic digital clock is in the radio. The
clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in
hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACC position. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or
when the radio frequency is being displayed, time
keeping is accurately maintained. The procedure for setting the clock varies slightly
with each radio. The correct procedure is described
under the individual radio operating instructions re-
fer to the Sound Systems Manual supplied with the
vehicle.
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The instrument cluster has warning and indicators
lamps for eight different systems:
² Low oil pressure
² Brake warning
² Seat belt warning
² Malfunction indicator (check engine) lamp
² Air Bag
² High beam indicator
² Right and left turn signals.
² Anti-lock (ABS)
CLUSTER AND GAUGE SERVICE AND TESTING
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery cable
before servicing the instrument panel. When power
is required for test purposes, reconnect battery ca-
ble for test only. Disconnect the negative battery
cable after test and before continuing service pro-
cedures.
SENDING UNIT TEST
Check for a defective sending unit or wiring, when
a problem occurs with a cluster gauge. Do this before
disassembling the cluster. (1) Sending units and wiring can be checked by
grounding the connector leads, at the sending unit,
in the vehicle. (2) With the ignition in the ON position, a
grounded input will cause the fuel or temperature
gauge to read at or above maximum.
Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster With Tachometer
Fig. 2 Instrument Cluster Without Tachometer
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AUDIO SYSTEM
CONTENTS
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ANTENNAS ............................ 20
COMPACT DISC PLAYER ................. 30 RADIOS
................................ 1
SPEAKERS ............................ 24
RADIOS INDEX
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Audio Diagnostic Test Procedures ............. 1
Description .............................. 1
Interference Elimination ..................... 1
Radio Removal AP Body Replacement ........ 19 Radio RemovalÐAA Body
.................. 18
Radio RemovalÐAC and AY Bodies .......... 18
Radio RemovalÐAG and AJ Bodies .......... 18
DESCRIPTION
For operation of the factory installed standard and
optional radios and the optional compact disc player,
refer to the Sound Systems Operating Instructions
Manual supplied with the vehicle. All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off
Draw Connector which, is used when the vehicles are
originally shipped from the factory. This connector
which, is located near the battery, helps to prevent
battery discharge during storage. For specific connec-
tor type and location, refer to Group 8W, Wiring Di-
agrams. This connector is included in the radio memory cir-
cuitry and should be checked if the memory of time
or radio station programming is inoperative.
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION
Some components are used on vehicles equipped
with a radio capacitor, to suppress radio frequency
interference/static. Capacitors are mounted in various locations, on the
generator either internal or external, internal to the
instrument cluster, and internal to the windshield
wiper motor. Ground straps are mounted from radio chassis to
instrument panel support structure, engine to cowl,
across engine mount on right hand side. On vehicles
with air conditioning there is a strap from evapora-
tor valve to cowl. These ground straps should be se-
curely tightened to assure good metal to metal
contact. Ground straps conduct very small high fre-
quency electrical signals to ground and require clean
large surface area contact. Radio resistance type spark plug cables in the high
tension circuit of the ignition system complete the in-
terference suppression (Fig. 1).
If radio noises are evident, be sure the capacitor
lead wires are making good contact on their respec-
tive terminals and are securely mounted. Faulty or
deteriorated spark plug wires should be replaced.
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES
Whenever a audio malfunction occurs, first verify
that the radio wire harness is properly connected to
all connectors before starting normal diagnosis and
repair procedures. Refer to Audio Diagnostic Charts
and/or Radio Connector Circuit Chart (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Resistance Type Spark Plug Cables
Ä AUDIO SYSTEM 8F - 1

ANTENNAS INDEX
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Manual Antennas ........................ 20
Power Antenna .......................... 21 Power Antenna Mast
...................... 23
MANUAL ANTENNAS
TESTING
Antenna performance may be tested by substitut-
ing a known good antenna. It is also possible to
check short or open circuits with an ohmmeter or
continuity light once the antenna cable is discon-
nected from the radio as follows: (1) Continuity should be present between the an-
tenna mast and radio end pin of antenna cable plug
(Fig. 8 and 9).
(2) No continuity should be observed or a very
high resistance of several megohms between the
ground shell of the connector and radio end pin. (3) Continuity should be observed between the
ground shell of the connector and the mounting hard-
ware on the vehicle fender.
REMOVAL
AA, AC and AY bodies have a short cable that
plugs into the panel harness cable. To remove antenna, the radio must be removed
first. See radio removal. Except AA and AC bodies. (1) Unplug antenna lead from radio receiver. (2) Remove antenna mast by unscrewing mast
from antenna body (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove cap nut with Antenna Nut Wrench
C-4816 (Fig. 11). (4) Remove antenna adapter and gasket (Fig. 12).
(5) Unfasten three push pins from the rear of the
plastic inner fender shield and bend the shield away
to gain access to the antenna body. (6) From under fender remove antenna lead and
body assembly (Fig. 12).
Fig. 8 Antenna Test Points
Fig. 9 Antenna Test PointsÐTwo Piece Cable
Fig. 10 Antenna Mast Removal and Installation
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SPEAKERS INDEX
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AA Body ............................... 24
AC and AY Bodies ....................... 27
AC and AY Bodies ....................... 24
AG and AJ Bodies ....................... 25 AP Body
............................... 26
Infinity Remote Amplifier ................... 28
Relay/ChokeÐInfinity Speaker ............... 29
AA BODY
FRONT DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKER
REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove power window switch.
(2) Pry out on speaker grille at two locations on
forward edge of grille to disengage clips (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove two speaker mounting screws.
(4) Pull speaker away from door and disconnect
wiring connector. (5) For installation reverse the above procedures.
REAR DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKERREPLACEMENT
(1) Carefully pry with a blunt edge tool at the two
slotted openings on top edge of grille to disengage
clips. (2) Tilt top edge of grille away from door and lift
up to disengage plastic hooks on grille from trim
panel. (3) To aid in removing speaker it may be necessary
to disengage door trim panel near speaker opening. (4) Remove speaker-adaptor retaining screws (Fig.
21).
(5) Pull speaker away from door and disconnect
wiring connector. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
AC and AY BODIES
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKERSREPLACEMENT
(1) Carefully pry up at rearward corners of grille
with a blunt edge tool to disengage two plastic posts
from receptacle cavities in the instrument panel pad. (2) As rearward edge of grille comes free of pad in-
sert your fingers under exposed grille surface and
push up to disengage two more posts at forward cor-
ners of grille. (3) Remove two speaker attaching screws.
(4) Lift up speaker and disconnect wire connector.
Remove speaker. (5) For installation reverse above procedures.
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel, refer to Group 23,
Body.
Fig. 20 Front Door Mounted SpeakerÐAA Body
Fig. 21 Rear Door Mounted SpeakerÐAA Body
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(3) Secure arm to pivot with attaching nut and
tighten 17 to 22 N Im (155 to 195 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Close head cover and remove pin from arm pin
hole.
WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
FRONT ARM ADJUSTMENT
(1) Cycle the wiper motor into the PARK position.
(2) Check the tips of the blades in blackout area.
From the bottom edge of the windshield to the blade
should be no closer than 25 mm (1 inch) (Fig. 8). (3) Operate the wipers if the requirements are not
met, check linkage and pivot assembly for worn
parts.
REAR ARM ADJUSTMENT
With the motor in the park position, mount the
arm on the motor shaft. Choose a serration engage-
ment that positions the blade, parallel with the bot-
tom edge of the liftgate glass.
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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Front Wiper Motor AssemblyÐAG and AJ Bodies . 6
Rear Wiper Motor AssemblyÐAG Body ........ 8
Rear Wiper MotorÐAG Body Test ............ 6 Wiper Motor and Linkage AssemblyÐAA, AC, AY
Bodies ................................ 8
Wiper Motor and Linkage AssemblyÐAP Body . . 10
Wiper Motor System Test Procedures .......... 3
WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.
Whenever a wiper motor malfunction occurs, first
verify that the wiper motor wire harness is properly
connected to all connectors before starting normal di-
agnosis and repair procedures. Refer to Wiper Motor
Diagnosis Chart (Fig. 9). The following is a list of general wiper motor sys-
tem problems, the tests that are to be performed to
locate the faulty part, and the corrective action to be
taken. These tests will cover both two speed and in-
termittent wipe functions.
TWO SPEED MOTOR FUNCTION TESTS
CONDITION: MOTOR WILL NOT RUN IN ANY SWITCH POSITION
PROCEDURE
(1) Check for a blown fuse in the fuse block. (a) If fuse is good, proceed to step 2.
(b) If fuse is defective, replace and check motor
operation in all switch positions. (c) If motor is still inoperative and the fuse does
not blow, proceed to step 2. (d) If replacement fuse blows, proceed to step 5.
(2) Place switch in LOW speed position.
(3) Listen to motor. If you cannot hear it running,
proceed to Step 4. If you hear it running, check motor
output shaft. If output shaft is not turning, replace
motor assembly. If it is turning, drive link to output
shaft or linkage is not properly connected. Replace
worn parts and/or properly connect drive link to the
motor output shaft. (4) Connect a voltmeter between motor terminal 3
and ground strap (Fig. 10). If there is no voltage or very
little voltage (less than one volt) present, move nega-
tive test lead from the ground strap to negative battery
terminal. (a) If an increase in voltage is noticed, the problem
is a bad ground circuit. Make sure the motor mount-
ing is free of paint and that nuts or bolts are tight. (b) If there is still no indication of voltage, the
problem is an open circuit in the wiring harness or
wiper switch. (c) If no more than 3 volts increase in voltage is
observed, the problem is a faulty motor assembly.
(5) Disconnect motor wiring connector and replace
fuse. (a) If fuse does not blow, motor is defective.
(b) If fuse blows, switch or wiring is at fault.
Fig. 8 Windshield Wiper Arm Adjustment
Ä WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS 8K - 3

INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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Intermittent Windshield Wiper Switch Tests ..... 12
Intermittent Wipe Switch Test ............... 14
Intermittent Wiper Function Tests ............ 14
Intermittent Wiper Motor System Test ......... 12 Pulse Intermittent Windshield Wiper Controller
(PIWWC) .............................. 15
Standard Wiper Switch Test ................ 14
Wiper Switch Service Procedure ............. 15
INTERMITTENT WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM TEST
Intermittent Wiper Motor Service Procedures for
diagnosis of problems which do not involve the delay
function, refer to the Two-Speed Motor Function
Tests. The two-speed functions of all wiper motors
are identical. If a problem occurs, only in the DELAY mode, the
following tests are to be performed.
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH
TESTS
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.
The intermittent wipe function on AC, AG, AJ and
AY vehicles is controlled by the body controller, lo-
cated in the passenger compartment behind the right
side kick panel (Fig. 22). If the body controller is de-
termined to be the problem, refer to Group 8E, In-
strument Panels and Gauges, for replacement
procedures.
CONDITION: WIPERS DO NOT COME ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN DELAY POSITION
PROCEDURE
(1) Disconnect 25-way connector (blue) from the
body controller. (2) Place wiper control switch in maximum DE-
LAY position. (3) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to pin 9 of
connector (blue) and negative lead to the good
ground. (a) If voltmeter reads 0, check control switch and
wiring for an open circuit. (b) If voltmeter reads 10 to 15 volts, proceed to
step 4.
(4) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to pin 22 of
blue connector and negative lead to a good ground. (a) If voltmeter reads 0, check fuses and wiring
for an open circuit. (b) If voltmeter reads 10 to 15 volts, reconnect
body controller and proceed to step 5.
(5) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to pin 24 of
blue connector and negative lead to the metal case of
the body controller. Disconnect wiring harness from
wiper motor. Set control switch to the minimum de-
lay mode. (a) If voltmeter reads 0, check wiring from the
intermittent wipe switch to body controller for an
open circuit. (b) If voltmeter reads 10 to 15 volts, proceed to
step 6.
(6) Connect voltmeter to pin L of the Intermittent
wiper switch. Place intermittent wiper switch in the
Max. Delay position. (a) If voltmeter reads zero volts, change the in-
termittent wiper switch. (b) If voltmeter reads 10-15 volts, check the wir-
ing harness from the intermittent wiper switch to
the wiper motor for an open circuit.
(7) If all tests above have been performed and the
problem was not found, replace the body controller.
Fig. 22 Body Controller Location
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