1997 DODGE NEON Wiring Diagrams Workshop Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (3) Connect the other lead to the other end of the
circuit being tested. Low or no resistance means good
continuity.
TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
(1) Remove the fuse and disconnect all items
involved with the fuse.
(2) Connect a test light or a voltmeter across the
terminals of the fuse.
(3) Starting at the fuse block, wiggle the wiring
harness about six to eight inches apart and watch
the voltmeter/test lamp.
(4) If the voltmeter registers voltage or the test
lamp glows, there is a short to ground in that gen-
eral area of the wiring harness.
TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND ON
FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS
(1) Refer to the wiring diagrams and disconnect or
isolate all items on the fused circuit.
(2) Replace the blown fuse.
(3) Supply power to the fuse by turning ON the
ignition switch or re-connecting the battery.
(4) Start connecting the items in the fuse circuit
one at a time. When the fuse blows the circuit with
the short to ground has been isolated.
TESTING FOR A VOLTAGE DROP
(1) Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to
the side of the circuit closest to the battery (Fig. 12).
(2) Connect the other lead of the voltmeter to the
other side of the switch or component.
(3) Operate the item.(4) The voltmeter will show the difference in volt-
age between the two points.
TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING PROBLEMS
When troubleshooting wiring problems there are
six steps which can aid in the procedure. The steps
are listed and explained below. Always check for non-
factory items added to the vehicle before doing any
diagnosis. If the vehicle is equipped with these items,
disconnect them to verify these add-on items are not
the cause of the problem.
(1) Verify the problem.
(2) Verify any related symptoms. Do this by per-
forming operational checks on components that are
in the same circuit. Refer to the wiring diagrams.
(3) Analyze the symptoms. Use the wiring dia-
grams to determine what the circuit is doing, where
the problem most likely is occurring and where the
diagnosis will continue.
(4) Isolate the problem area.
(5) Repair the problem.
(6) Verify proper operation. For this step check for
proper operation of all items on the repaired circuit.
Refer to the wiring diagrams.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
WIRING REPAIR
When replacing or repairing a wire, it is important
that the correct gauge be used as shown in the wir-
ing diagrams. The wires must also be held securely
in place to prevent damage to the insulation.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable
Fig. 11 Testing for Continuity
Fig. 12 Testing for Voltage Drop
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (2) Remove 1 inch of insulation from each end of
the wire.
(3) Place a piece of heat shrink tubing over one
side of the wire. Make sure the tubing will be long
enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
(4) Spread the strands of the wire apart on each
part of the exposed wire (example 1). (Fig. 13)
(5) Push the two ends of wire together until the
strands of wire are close to the insulation (example
2) (Fig. 13)
(6) Twist the wires together (example 3) (Fig. 13)
(7) Solder the connection together using rosin core
type solder only.Do not use acid core solder.
(8) Center the heat shrink tubing over the joint,
and heat using a heat gun. Heat the joint until the
tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out of both
ends of the tubing.
(9) Secure the wire to the existing ones to prevent
chafing or damage to the insulation
(10) Connect battery and test all affected systems.
FUSIBLE LINK REPLACEMENT
On PL vehicles there is a fusible link placed
between the output terminal of the generator and the
engine starter motor terminal. A service part is avail-
able if this fusible link requires replacement.
This service part has the eyelet that attaches to
the starter motor. If the fusible link requires replace-ment this indicates a problem in the charging/start-
ing system that needs to be corrected.
Replacement of the fusible link is the same as
repairing a wire. Refer to the wiring repair informa-
tion in this section for soldering information.
TERMINAL/CONNECTOR REPAIR-MOLEX
CONNECTORS
(1) Disconnect battery.
(2) Disconnect the connector from its mating half/
component.
(3) Insert the terminal releasing special tool 6742
into the terminal end of the connector (Fig. 14).
(4) Using special tool 6742 release the locking fin-
gers on the terminal (Fig. 15).
(5) Pull on the wire to remove it from the connec-
tor.
(6) Repair or replace the connector or terminal, as
necessary.
Fig. 13 Wire Repair
Fig. 14 Molex Connector Repair
Fig. 15 Using Special Tool 6742
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery.
(2) Disconnect the connector that is to be repaired
from its mating half/component
(3) Remove the connector locking wedge, if
required (Fig. 16)
(4) Position the connector locking finger away from
the terminal using the proper pick from special tool
kit 6680. Pull on the wire to remove the terminal
from the connector (Fig. 17) (Fig. 18).
(5) Reset the terminal locking tang, if it has one.
(6) Insert the removed wire in the same cavity on
the repair connector.
(7) Repeat steps four through six for each wire in
the connector, being sure that all wires are inserted
into the proper cavities. For additional connector pin-
out identification, refer to the wiring diagrams.
(8) Insert the connector locking wedge into the
repaired connector, if required.
(9) Connect connector to its mating half/compo-
nent.
(10) Connect battery and test all affected systems.
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery.
(2) Disconnect the connector (that is to be
repaired) from its mating half/component.
(3) Cut off the existing wire connector directly
behind the insulator. Remove six inches of tape from
the harness.
(4) Stagger cut all wires on the harness side at 1/2
inch intervals (Fig. 19).
(5) Remove 1 inch of insulation from each wire on
the harness side.
(6) Stagger cut the matching wires on the repair
connector assembly in the opposite order as was done
on the harness side of the repair. Allow extra lengthfor soldered connections. Check that the overall
length is the same as the original (Fig. 19).
(7) Remove 1 inch of insulation from each wire.
Fig. 16 Connector Locking Wedge
Fig. 17 Terminal Removal
Fig. 18 Terminal Removal Using Special Tool
Fig. 19 Stagger Cutting Wires
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (8) Place a piece of heat shrink tubing over one
side of the wire. Be sure the tubing will be long
enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
(9) Spread the strands of the wire apart on each
part of the exposed wires.
(10) Push the two ends of wire together until the
strands of wire are close to the insulation.
(11) Twist the wires together.
(12) Solder the connection together using rosin
core type solder only.Do not use acid core solder.
(13) Center the heat shrink tubing over the joint
and heat using a heat gun. Heat the joint until the
tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out of both
ends of the tubing
(14) Repeat steps 8 through 13 for each wire.
(15) Re-tape the wire harness starting 1-1/2 inches
behind the connector and 2 inches past the repair.
(16) Re-connect the repaired connector.
(17) Connect the battery, and test all affected sys-
tems.
TERMINAL REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery.
(2) Disconnect the connector being repaired from
its mating half. Remove connector locking wedge, if
required (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove connector locking wedge, if required
(Fig. 20).
(4) Position the connector locking finger away from
the terminal using the proper pick from special tool
kit 6680. Pull on the wire to remove the terminal
from the connector (Fig. 21) (Fig. 22).
(5) Cut the wire 6 inches from the back of the con-
nector.
(6) Remove 1 inch of insulation from the wire on
the harness side.
(7) Select a wire from the terminal repair assem-
bly that best matches the color wire being repaired.(8) Cut the repair wire to the proper length and
remove 1 inch of insulation.
(9) Place a piece of heat shrink tubing over one
side of the wire. Make sure the tubing will be long
enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
(10) Spread the strands of the wire apart on each
part of the exposed wires.
(11) Push the two ends of wire together until the
strands of wire are close to the insulation.
(12) Twist the wires together.
(13) Solder the connection together using rosin
core type solder only.Do not use acid core solder.
(14) Center the heat shrink tubing over the joint
and heat using a heat gun. Heat the joint until the
tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out of both
ends of the tubing.
(15) Insert the repaired wire into the connector.
(16) Install the connector locking wedge, if
required, and reconnect the connector to its mating
half/component.
(17) Re-tape the wire harness starting 1-1/2 inches
behind the connector and 2 inches past the repair.
(18) Connect battery, and test all affected systems.
Fig. 20 Connector Locking Wedge Tab (Typical)
Fig. 21 Terminal Removal
Fig. 22 Terminal Removal Using Special Tool
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DIODE REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Locate the diode in the harness, and remove
the protective covering.
(3) Remove the diode from the harness, pay atten-
tion to the current flow direction (Fig. 23).
(4) Remove the insulation from the wires in the
harness. Only remove enough insulation to solder in
the new diode.
(5) Install the new diode in the harness, making
sure current flow is correct. If necessary refer to the
appropriate wiring diagram for current flow.
(6) Solder the connection together using rosin core
type solder only.Do not use acid core solder.
(7) Tape the diode to the harness using electrical
tape making, sure the diode is completely sealed
from the elements.
(8) Re-connect the battery, and test affected sys-
tems.
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL
Fig. 23 Diode Identification
Probing Tool Package 6807
Terminal Pick 6680
Terminal Removing Tool 6932
Terminal Removing Tool 6934
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INDEX
page
SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS........................................................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION.......................................................... 3
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch.................8W-42
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............8W-42
A/C Cycling Switch....................8W-42
A/C Heater Blower Motor................8W-42
A/C Heater Control Switch...............8W-42
A/C High Pressure Switch...............8W-42
A/C Low Pressure Switch................8W-42
ABS Hydraulic Modulator...............8W-35
ABS Pump Motor......................8W-35
ABS Pump Motor Relay.................8W-35
ABS Relay Box........................8W-35
ABS System Relay.....................8W-35
ABS Warning Lamp....................8W-35
Airbag Control Module..................8W-43
Airbag Impact Sensors..................8W-43
Airbag Warning Lamp..................8W-40
Antenna.............................8W-47
Anti-Lock Warning Lamp................8W-40
Ash Receiver Lamp....................8W-44
Automatic Shut Down Relay.............8W-30
Back-Up Lamp Switch..................8W-51
Back-Up Lamps.......................8W-51
Battery..............................8W-20
Battery Temperature Sensor.............8W-30
Blower Motor Resistor Block.............8W-42
Brake Warning Lamp...................8W-40
Brake Warning Lamp Switch.............8W-40
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor..........8W-30
Capacitor.........................8W-10, 20
Charge Indicator Lamp.................8W-40
Check Engine Lamp....................8W-40
Cigar Lighter Relay....................8W-41
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet..............8W-41
Circuit Breaker.....................8W-11,62
Circuit Breaker (FB)...................8W-11
Clockspring..........................8W-41
Cluster Illumination Lamps..............8W-40
Clutch Pedal Position Switch..........8W-10, 21
Combination Flasher...................8W-52
Controller Anti-Lock Brake..............8W-35
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor.........8W-30
Data Link Connector...................8W-30
Diode............................8W-15, 42
Dome Lamp..........................8W-44Component Page
Door Ajar Switches.....................8W-44
Door Jamb Switches....................8W-40
Door Lock Motors......................8W-61
Door Lock Switches....................8W-61
Door Speakers........................8W-47
Driver Side Airbag.....................8W-43
Duty Cycle Evap/Purge Solenoid..........8W-30
EGR Transducer Solenoid...............8W-30
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor . . 8W-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.......8W-40
Engine Oil Pressure Switch..............8W-40
Engine Starter Motor...................8W-21
Engine Starter Motor Relay..............8W-21
Fog Lamp Relay....................8W-50, 51
Fog Lamps........................8W-50, 51
Front Fog Lamp Switch.................8W-50
Fuel Gauge...........................8W-40
Fuel Injectors.........................8W-30
Fuel Pump Module.....................8W-30
Fuel Pump Relay......................8W-30
Fuse Block...........................8W-11
Fuses (FB)...........................8W-11
Fuses (PDC)..........................8W-10
Fusible Link.......................8W-20, 21
Generator............................8W-20
Glove Box Lamp And Switch.............8W-44
Ground Distribution....................8W-15
Headlamp Dimmer And Optical
Horn Switch........................8W-50
Headlamp Leveling Motors..............8W-50
Headlamp Leveling Switch...............8W-50
Headlamp Switch......................8W-50
Headlamps...........................8W-50
Heated Oxygen Sensors.................8W-30
High Beam Indicator Lamp..............8W-40
Horn Relay...........................8W-41
Horn Switches........................8W-41
Horns...............................8W-41
IAT/MAP Sensor......................8W-30
Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor.............8W-30
Ignition Coil Pack.....................8W-30
Ignition Switch........................8W-10
Immobilizer Engine Sensor..............8W-30
Immobilizer Sensor....................8W-30
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Instrument Cluster....................8W-40
Instrument Panel Speakers..............8W-47
Intermittent Wipe/Wash Switch...........8W-53
Key-In Switch........................8W-40
Knock Sensor.........................8W-30
License Lamps........................8W-51
Low Oil Pressure Lamp.................8W-40
Map/Reading Lamps...................8W-44
Master Power Window Switch............8W-60
Mercury Switch.......................8W-44
Noise Supressor.......................8W-30
Park Brake Switch.....................8W-40
Park/Neutral Position Switch.............8W-51
Park/Turn Signal Lamps................8W-52
Passenger Side Airbag..................8W-43
Power Distribution Center...............8W-10
Power Folding Mirror Relay..............8W-62
Power Mirror Fuse Holder...............8W-62
Power Mirror Switch...................8W-62
Power Mirrors........................8W-62
Power Steering Pressure Switch..........8W-30
Power Sunroof Motor...................8W-64
Power Window Motors..................8W-60
Power Window Switches.................8W-60
Powertrain Control Module..............8W-30
PRNDL Lamp........................8W-44
Pump Motor Driver....................8W-35
Radiator Fan Motor....................8W-42Component Page
Radio...............................8W-47
Rear Fog Lamp Switch..................8W-51
Rear Window Defogger..................8W-48
Rear Window Defogger Switch............8W-48
Repeater Lamps....................8W-50, 52
Seat Belt Warning Lamp................8W-40
Solid State Fan Relay..................8W-42
Speakers............................8W-47
Splice Information.....................8W-30
Stop Lamp Switch.....................8W-30
Sunroof Slide Switch...................8W-64
Sunroof Vent Switch....................8W-64
Switch Illumination....................8W-48
Tail/Stop Lamps.......................8W-51
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor.............8W-30
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid.........8W-30
Trunk Lamp..........................8W-44
Trunk Switch.........................8W-44
Turn Indicator Lamps..................8W-40
Turn Signal Lamps....................8W-52
Turn Signal/Hazard Switch..............8W-52
Underhood Lamp......................8W-44
Vapor Canister Leak Detector............8W-30
Vehicle Speed Sensor...................8W-30
Visor/Vanity Lamps....................8W-44
Wheel Speed Sensors...................8W-35
Windshield Washer Pump Motor..........8W-53
Wipe/Wash Switch.....................8W-53
Wiper Motor..........................8W-53
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