1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM door lock

BRAKE RESERVOIR LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW PETROLEUM OR WATER
BASE LIQUIDS TO CONTAMINATE BRAKE FLUID,
SEAL DAMAGE AND BRAKE FAILURE CAN RESULT.
RELIEVE PRESSURE IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYS-
TEM BEFORE ADDING BRAKE FLUID TO RESER-
VOIR. IF NOT, BRAKE FLUID COULD DISCHARGED
FROM THE RESERVOIR POSSIBLY CAUSING PER-
SONAL INJURY.
The brake reservoir level should be inspected when
other under hood service is performed. It is normal
for the reservoir level to drop as disc brake pads
wear. When fluid must be added, use Mopar, Brake
Fluid or equivalent. Use only brake fluid conforming
to DOT 3, Federal, Department of Transportation
specification. To avoid brake fluid contamination, use
fluid from a properly sealed container. On vehicles with anti-lock brakes, depressurize the
system before inspecting fluid level. Turn OFF the
ignition and remove the key. Pump the brake pedal
at least 50 times to relieve the pressure in the sys-
tem.
On all vehicles, if fluid should become low after sev-
eral thousand kilometers (miles), fill the reservoir to
level marks on the side of the reservoir (Fig. 8 or 9).
HEADLAMPS
The headlamps should be inspected for intensity
and aim whenever a problem is suspected. When lug-
gage compartment is heavily loaded, the headlamp
aim should be adjusted to compensate for vehicle
height change. For proper service procedures, refer to
Group 8L, Lamps. DRIVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG SYSTEM
If the AIRBAG indicator lamp does not light at all,
stays lit or lights momentarily or continuously while
driving, a malfunction may have occurred. Prompt service is required. Refer to Group 8M, Restraint
Systems for proper diagnostic procedures.
BODY LUBRICATION
Body mechanisms and linkages should be inspected,
cleaned and lubricated as required to maintain ease of
operation and to prevent corrosion and wear. Before a component is lubricated, oil, grease and dirt
should be wiped off. If necessary, use solvent to clean
component to be lubricated. After lubrication is com-
plete, wipe off excess grease or oil. During winter season, external lock cylinders should
be lubricated with Mopar, Lock Lubricant or equiva-
lent to ensure proper operation when exposed to water
and ice. To assure proper hood latching component operation,
use engine oil to lubricate the lock, safety catch and
hood hinges when other under hood service is per-
formed. Mopar, Multi-purpose Grease or equivalent
should be applied sparingly to all pivot and slide
contact areas.
USE ENGINE OIL ON:
² Door hingesÐHinge pin and pivot points.
² Hood hingesÐPivot points.
² Luggage compartment lid hingesÐPivot points.
USE MOPAR LUBRIPLATE OR EQUIVALENT ON:
² Door check straps.
² Hood counterbalance springs.
² Luggage compartment lid latches.
² Luggage compartment lid prop rod pivots.
² Ash tray slides.
² Fuel Fill Door latch mechanism.
² Park brake mechanism.
² Front seat tracks.
Fig. 8 Anti-lock Brake Reservoir
Fig. 9 Master Cylinder Brake ReservoirÐExcept
Anti-lock
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(5) With test light still connected, connect milli-
amp meter between battery negative post and nega-
tive battery cable (Fig. 20). Do not open any doors or
turn on any electrical accessories with the test light
disconnected and the milliamp meter connected.
Meter may be damaged.
(6) Disconnect test light. Milliamp meter reading
should be less than 30 milliamperes. If low amperage
IOD is not within specifications, disconnect: (a) The 60 way connector at the Powertrain Con-
trol Module located outboard of the battery. Refer
to Group 8D, Ignition for more information. (b) The 25 way connectors on the Body Control-
ler if equipped. (c) The circuits to the clock and radio.
(d) The wiring harness from the generator. Refer
to Generator Testing.
Check each component until excessive IOD is found.
Each time the test light or milliamp meter is dis-
connected and connected, all electronic timer func-
tions will be activated. Tests must be repeated from
the beginning. Test light or meter MUST remain connected for all
tests.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LOADLEVELING SUSPENSION, OR ALARM SYSTEM
This vehicles will have temporary high IOD of 15
amps or more for up to 65 minutes. This higher IOD can often mask another problem and should be con-
sidered when performing IOD testing. Testing for higher IOD will be the same as in the
previous IOD tests. However, certain additional pro-
cedures should be followed.
² WITH ALARM SYSTEM: After disconnecting bat-
tery and hooking up test light, cycle the key lock on
the driver's door to disarm the alarm. The parking
lamps should stop flashing. Also locate the Power Distribution Center. This
Center is located in front of the left front strut tower
(Fig. 21). Remove the cover from the Center and re-
move the 50 amp fuse.
² WITH ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION: If equipped with this option, and high or low
IOD is suspected, allow an additional 25 minutes
minimum of electronic shut off time. To defeat the timer, disconnect the 60-way connec-
tor on the Transmission Controller. This controller is
located on the right inner fender.
² WITH AUTOMATIC LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM:
If equipped with this option, and high or low IOD is
suspected, allow an additional 65 minutes minimum
of electronic shut off time. To defeat the timer, open the trunk lid, locate the
Automatic Load Leveling computer, located inside
right rear wheel house, and disconnect the 11-way
connector. Close the trunk lid. If equipped with an electrical trunk closing feature,
temporarily install a heavy gauge jumper wire be-
tween the disconnected negative cable and the nega-
tive battery post. When this jumper is installed the
trunk lid should automatically close. Do not discon-
nect the test light as all electronic timing features
will be activated and all IOD tests must be repeated
from the beginning. Remove the temporarily installed jumper wire.
Fig. 20 Low Amperage IOD Test
Fig. 21 Power Distribution Center
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
CONTENTS
page page
AA BODY .............................. 1
AC AND AY BODY ....................... 6 AG AND AJ BODIES
.................... 13
AP BODY ............................. 21
GENERAL INFORMATION AA BODY
INDEX
page page
Ambient Temperature Sensor ................ 6
Compass Calibration ....................... 2
Compass Diagnostics ...................... 5
Compass Module Replacement ............... 6
Demagnetizing Procedure ................... 4 Map Reading Lamps
....................... 1
Overhead Console Replacement .............. 5
Self-Diagnostic Test ....................... 5
Thermometer and Compass Operation ......... 1
Variance ................................ 2
MAP READING LAMPS
The map reading and rear passenger lamps are
turned on and off by pressing their individual switch
marked LAMP. These same lamps also serve as cour-
tesy lamps whenever a door is opened, the illumi-
nated entry system is activated, or the headlamp
switch is turned fully clockwise.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove lens by inserting a large paper clip or
wire, with a hook on the end, into the hole in the
lens and pull downward (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove lamp by pulling firmly toward front of
vehicle. (3) Install new lamp by pushing firmly into recep-
tacle. (4) Snap lens into position taking care to orient
the tabs on the lens with the slots in the housing and
snap into position.
LAMP TEST
(1) Close vehicle doors.
(2) Press each lamp switch button (Fig.2). Right
hand button should light passenger side lamp and
left hand button should light drivers side lamp front
or rear. (3) If any of the lamps fail to illuminate, open ve-
hicle doors: (a) If lamp does not illuminate check for a
burned out lamp. If lamp is OK, check fuse and
wire connectors. (b) If lamp illuminates when doors are open
check switch.
THERMOMETER AND COMPASS OPERATION
The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCES-
SORY position before the temperature and compass
reading can be displayed. The Comp/Temp switch, lo-
cated left of the display module, turns the display on
and off. The US/Metric switch, located right of the dis-
play, changes the temperature reading from Fahrenheit
to Celsius. Should the compass blank out and the CAL
symbol only light, demagnetizing may be necessary.
The compass is a flux-gate system which, is inte-
gral to the console. The temperature readout is con-
nected to a thermistor sensor which, located on the
front lower radiator closure panel.Fig. 1 Overhead Console Lens Removal
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VISUAL MESSAGES
Following are the visual messages and the condi-
tions under which, the messages will be given:
² Keys in ignition
² Exterior lamps on
These messages will appear if the conditions are
present and the driver's door is open while the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC positions.
A tone will sound until the condition is corrected or
the door is closed.
² Passenger door ajar
² Driver door ajar
² Trunk ajar
² Park brake engaged
² Right rear door ajar
² Left rear door ajar
These messages will appear if a condition is de-
tected after the vehicle is in motion. When the con-
dition is corrected, a short tone will sound to
acknowledge the action. LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message is displayed while the vehicle is at
cruising speeds, immediate attention is required. If
this message appears at idle speed, increase the idle
speed and the message should go off. If the message
remains on, immediate attention is required. ENGINE TEMP CRITICAL
This message appears when a sensor has determined
that the engine coolant is overheating. If this message
comes on and stays on, immediate action is required.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
LOW FUEL LEVEL
LOW BRAKE FLUID
WASHER FLUID LOW
These messages will appear if a continuous warn-
ing condition is detected while the engine is running.
Inspection is required. To clear this message from
the display, after the condition is corrected, the igni-
tion switch must be turned OFF. CHECK TRANS
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected while the engine is running. Im-
mediate attention is recommended. To clear this mes-
sage from the display, after the condition has been
corrected, the ignition switch must be turned OFF. VOLTAGE IMPROPER
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected. Immediate attention is re-
quired. To clear this message from the display, after
the condition has been corrected, the ignition switch
must be turned OFF. TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will appear if the turn signal is left
on while vehicle speed is over 15 mph and the vehi-
cle has traveled over one-half mile. FASTEN SEAT BELTS An intermittent chime tone will sound for several
seconds if the seat belt is not fastened. CHK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
If this message is delivered, a check of the engine
oil dipstick is suggested. To clear this message, after
the condition is corrected, the ignition switch must
be turned OFF. HEADLAMP OUT
BRAKE LAMP OUT
TAIL LAMP OUT
These conditions are monitored only when the lamps
are on. The message will remain, even after the lamp is
replaced, until the lamp is turned on and operates.
SERVICE REMINDER
The maintenance reminder statement is programmed
to provide general information only. Refer to Group 0,
Lubrication & Maintenance for specific vehicle require-
ments.
The service reminder message is displayed at 7,500
miles or 12 months intervals, which ever comes first. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK
If there is no warning condition to report, the mes-
sage Monitored Systems OK is displayed (Fig. 2).
AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SET PROCEDURE
The engine compartment node will continuously
and automatically recalibrate the compass under nor-
mal driving conditions. As long as the vehicle is
turning, the engine compartment node will record
new compass data. This new data will be used to
recalibrate the compass at a rate of at least once per
full (360 degree) turn of the vehicle. Automatic cali-
bration does not require operator interface.
MANUAL CALIBRATION SET PROCEDURE
Manual compass calibration has been replaced by
automatic calibration set procedure. The manual cal-
ibration set procedure is available, but no longer
serves any useful purpose.
EVIC SELF CHECK DIAGNOSTICS
Ignition switch ON, the EVIC not displaying any
message, may imply a system failure and not an
EVIC failure. Turn the ignition OFF, close all vehi-
cle doors and wait at least 60 seconds before begin-
ning test. Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Pressing the TEMP, FUEL and INFO buttons at the
same time shall provide the visual message MOD-
ULE SELF CHECK for two seconds. Following at
two second interval there will be messages:
² E2-0 SELF CHECK
² E3-0 SELF CHECK
² END OF SELF CHECK
Showing the microcomputer is working properly.
When the self check mode and message shows:
² E2-1
² E3-2
This would show a fault exists in the EVIC's micro-
computer and the EVIC should be replaced (Fig. 3).
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MAP READING LAMPS/POWER SUNROOF SWITCH
REMOVAL
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove console, refer to Console Replacement.
(2) Disconnect switch wiring connector from re-
taining bracket. (3) Pry switch out of bezel snap tabs.
(4) Replace switch.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
LAMP/LENS REMOVAL
(1) Remove lens by inserting a flat blade tool into
slot located on the left side of lens. Pry lens to the
side and swing down as it unhooks from housing
(Fig. 4). (2) Replace lamp as necessary.
(3) Position lens with the center tabs on the left
side of lens snap into place. The lens are identified
with L and R on the reverse side. Do not reverse the
lens or it may damage the lens tabs.
POWER SUNROOF SWITCH/BEZEL REMOVAL
(1) Remove console, refer to Overhead Reading/
Courtesy Lamp Console Replacement. (2) Disconnect switch wiring connector from re-
taining bracket. (3) Pry switch out of bezel. Replace switch. If nec-
essary, push carefully at top closest to roof of bezel to
disengage trim bezel and pivot bezel out of housing. (4) Replace switch.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
OVERHEAD READING/COURTESY LAMP CONSOLE
The two reading/courtesy lamps are actuated by
pressing on the switch (Fig. 7):
² Courtesy lamps for when a door is opened
² Illuminated entry system is activated
² Headlamp switch is turned fully clockwise
The map lamp console also includes:
² A cubby storage bin. ²
Power sunroof switch, if equipped.
READING/COURTESY LAMP CONSOLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws from visor tip-pin retainers.
(2) Slide console forward until free from retainer
bracket. (3) Disconnect wiring.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures. For
vehicles equipped with sunroof, avoid sliding console
to install. Install screws for console attachment and
push at rear of unit to snap over mounting bracket
for engagement.
LAMP/LENS REMOVAL
(1) Remove lens by inserting a flat blade tool be-
tween the round end of lamp lens and housing. Pry
lens from the housing. Pivot the lens and remove
(Fig. 7). (2) Replace lamp as necessary.
(3) Position lens into housing by locating lens
pivot and snap into place.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WIRING HARNESS REMOVAL
(1) Remove console, refer to Overhead Reading/
Courtesy Lamp Console Removal. (2) Disconnect wiring connector from retaining
bracket. (3) Remove four screws attaching lamp housing to
console bezel. (4) Remove wiring and lamp housing.
(5) Remove lamp and replace assembly.
(6) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 6 EVIC Overhead Console Connector
Fig. 7 Reading/Courtesy Lamp Console
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AG AND AJ BODIES INDEX
page page
Ambient Temperature Sensor Removal ......... 20
Compass Calibration ...................... 16
Compass Diagnostics ...................... 18
Compass Module Replacement .............. 20
Demagnetizing Procedure .................. 17
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..... 13
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Removal .............................. 20 Engine Compartment Node (ECN)
............ 15
Engine Compartment Node Compass Calibration . 16
Engine Node Sensor Removal ............... 20
Map Reading Lamps ...................... 13
Overhead Console Replacement ............. 20
Thermometer and Compass ................. 16
Variance Procedure ....................... 17
MAP READING LAMPS
The map lamps are actuated by pressing on the lens.
These same lamps also serve as courtesy lamps when-
ever a door is opened. The illuminated entry system is
activated, or the headlamp switch is turned fully
clockwise (Fig. 1).
LAMP REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove lens by inserting a screw driver or knife
blade into slot located along-side of lens. Once screw-
driver is inserted pry lens to the side and swing down
as it unhooks from housing edge. (2) Remove lamp by pulling straight down.
(3) Install new lamp by pushing firmly into recep-
tacle. (4) Snap lens into position taking care to orient the
tabs on the lens with the slots in the housing.
LAMP TEST
(1) Close vehicle doors.
(2) Press each lamp switch. Right hand switch
should light passenger lamp and left hand switch
should light drivers lamp. (3) If either of the lamps fail to illuminate, open
vehicle doors. (a) If lamp does not illuminate check for a burned
out lamp. (b) If lamp illuminates when doors are open check
switch and wiring.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center is a com-
puter controlled warning system which, monitors vari-
ous sensors used on the vehicle. The system supple-
ments the warning indicators in the instrument
cluster. Visual warning messages are displayed by a
digital display (Fig. 2).
When a warning message has been activated, a tone
will sound to attract the driver's attention. The warn-
ing message will then be displayed on the EVIC center
until the condition is corrected or a new display func-
tion is called up. A tone will announce each new
warning condition. For complete diagnostic procedures for the EVIC
systems, refer to the Body-Chassis Diagnostic Test
Procedures Manual. The EVIC has a 24 function system that provides the
driver with visual messages when a warning con-
Fig. 1 Overhead Console Lamp Replacement
Fig. 2 EVIC
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VISUAL MESSAGES
Following are the visual messages and the condi-
tions under which, the messages will be given:
² Keys in ignition
² Exterior lamps on
These messages will appear if the conditions are
present and the driver's door is open while the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC positions.
A tone will sound until the condition is corrected or
the door is closed.
² Passenger door ajar
² Driver door ajar
² Trunk ajar
² Park brake engaged
² Right rear door ajar
² Left rear door ajar
These messages will appear if a condition is de-
tected after the vehicle is in motion. When the con-
dition is corrected, a short tone will sound to
acknowledge the action. LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message is displayed while the vehicle is at
cruising speeds, immediate attention is required. If
this message appears at idle speed, increase the idle
speed and the message should go off. If the message
remains on, immediate attention is required. ENGINE TEMP CRITICAL
This message appears when a sensor has deter-
mined that the engine coolant is overheating. If this
message comes on and stays on, immediate action is
required. COOLANT LEVEL LOW
LOW FUEL LEVEL
LOW BRAKE FLUID WASHER FLUID LOW
These messages will appear if a continuous warn-
ing condition is detected while the engine is running.
Inspection is required. To clear this message from
the display, after the condition is corrected, the igni-
tion switch must be turned OFF. CHECK TRANS
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected while the engine is running. Im-
mediate attention is recommended. To clear this mes-
sage from the display, after the condition has been
corrected, the ignition switch must be turned OFF. VOLTAGE IMPROPER
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected. Immediate attention is re-
quired. To clear this message from the display, after
the condition has been corrected, the ignition switch
must be turned OFF. TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will appear if the turn signal is left
on while vehicle speed is over 15 mph and the vehi-
cle has traveled over one-half mile. FASTEN SEAT BELTS
An intermittent chime tone will sound for several
seconds if the seat belt is not fastened. CHK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
If this message is delivered, a check of the engine
oil dipstick is suggested. To clear this message, after
the condition is corrected, the ignition switch must
be turned OFF. HEADLAMP OUT
BRAKE LAMP OUT
TAIL LAMP OUT
These conditions are monitored only when the
lamps are on. The message will remain, even after
the lamp is replaced, until the lamp is turned on and
operates. SERVICE REMINDER
The maintenance reminder statement is pro-
grammed to provide general information only. Refer
to Group 0, Lubrication & Maintenance for specific
vehicle requirements. The service reminder message is displayed at 7,500
miles or 12 months intervals, which ever comes first. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK
If there is no warning condition to report, the mes-
sage Monitored Systems OK is displayed (Fig. 3).
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE (ECN)
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) via the CCD bus of:
² Outside temperature
² Compass direction
and the following warning messages:
² Low Brake Fluid
² Low Coolant Level
² Low Engine Oil Level
Fig. 3 EVIC Messages and Sensors
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shield washer fluid, door ajar for each door, and
trunk ajar. It also includes headlamp out, tail lamp
out, and brake lamp out warning lights (Fig. 3),
these lights are operated by a lamp outage module.
When there is no message center there is no door
ajar function.
TRAVELER
The traveler is a five function trip computer. It
uses vacuum fluorescent displays to display: trip
miles, instantaneous fuel economy, trip elapsed time,
trip average fuel economy and, estimate distance to
empty. It is located in the message center (Fig. 4).
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The mechanical instrument cluster assemblies
have warning lamps and indicator lights for ten dif-
ferent systems. These include left and right turn sig-
nals, low fuel level, low oil pressure, high beam indicator, seat belt reminder, brake system, malfunc-
tion indicator (check engine) lamp, check gauges, an-
ti-lock system and air bag system indicator. The low oil pressure indicator replaces the Check
Gauges indicator in the cluster assembly without a
tachometer. In the cluster assembly with tachometer, Check
Gauges indictor illuminates in a warning situation.
This will notify driver to check for a problem in cool-
ant temperature, oil pressure or electrical systems.
CLUSTER AND GAUGE SERVICE AND TESTING
CAUTION: Disconnect battery cable. Before servic-
ing the instrument panel. Reconnect battery cable
when power is required for test purposes.
FUEL GAUGEÐFLEXIBLE FUEL
The flexible fuel vehicle uses a dampened fuel
gauge. Methanol fuel causes erratic gauge movement
if the proper gauge is not used. The unique fuel gauge may be identified by either
a green logo on the face of the gauge or by checking
the part number. Remove cluster from the instru-
ment panel and check the part number on top of the
cluster. Refer to Mechanical/Electronic Cluster Re-
moval for proper procedures. Refer to parts catalog
for proper part number.
Fig. 3 Message Center
Fig. 4 Traveler and Message Center
8E - 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES Ä