
Plastic clips in various locations protect the cables
from damage. When the cables are replaced the clips
must be used to prevent damage to the cables. The
#1 cable must be routed under the PCV hose and
clipped to the #2 cable.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION COILS
WARNING: THE DIRECT IGNITION SYSTEM GEN-
ERATES APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VOLTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY COULD RESULT FROM CONTACT
WITH THIS SYSTEM.
The coil pack consists of 2 coils molded together.
The coil pack is mounted on the valve cover (Fig. 3)
or (Fig. 4). High tension leads route to each cylinder
from the coil. The coil fires two spark plugs every
power stroke. One plug is the cylinder under com-
pression, the other cylinder fires on the exhaust
stroke. Coil number one fires cylinders 1 and 4. Coil
number two fires cylinders 2 and 3. The PCM deter-
mines which of the coils to charge and fire at the cor-
rect time.
The Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay provides battery
voltage to the ignition coil. The PCM provides a
ground contact (circuit) for energizing the coil. When
the PCM breaks the contact, the energy in the coil
primary transfers to the secondary causing the
spark. The PCM will de-energize the ASD relay if it
does not receive the crankshaft position sensor and
camshaft position sensor inputs. Refer to Auto Shut-
down (ASD) RelayÐPCM Output, in this section for
relay operation.
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAY
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay supplies bat-
tery voltage to the fuel injectors, electronic ignition
coil and the heating elements in the oxygen sensors.
A buss bar in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
supplies voltage to the solenoid side and contact sideof the relay. The ASD relay power circuit contains a
20 amp fuse between the buss bar in the PDC and
the relay. The fuse also protects the power circuit for
the fuel pump relay and pump. The fuse is located in
the PDC. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for
circuit information.
The PCM controls the ASD relay by switching the
ground path for the solenoid side of the relay on and
off. The PCM turns the ground path off when the
ignition switch is in the Off position. When the igni-
tion switch is in On or Start, the PCM monitors the
crankshaft and camshaft position sensor signals to
determine engine speed and ignition timing (coil
dwell). If the PCM does not receive crankshaft and
camshaft position sensor signals when the ignition
switch is in the Run position, it will de-energize the
ASD relay.
The ASD relay is located in the PDC (Fig. 5). The
inside top of the PDC cover has label showing relay
and fuse identification.
Fig. 3 Ignition Coil PackÐSOHC
Fig. 4 Ignition Coil PackÐDOHC
Fig. 5 Power Distribution Center (PDC)
PLIGNITION SYSTEM 8D - 3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

train Control Module (PCM) with an input signal
(voltage). The signal represents throttle blade posi-
tion. As the position of the throttle blade changes,
the resistance of the TPS changes.
The PCM supplies approximately 5 volts to the
TPS. The TPS output voltage (input signal to the
powertrain control module) represents throttle blade
position. The TPS output voltage to the PCM varies
from approximately 0.38 volts to 1.2 volts at mini-
mum throttle opening (idle) to a maximum of 3.1
volts to 4.4 volts at wide open throttle.
Along with inputs from other sensors, the PCM
uses the TPS input to determine current engine oper-
ating conditions. The PCM also adjusts fuel injector
pulse width and ignition timing based on these
inputs.
IGNITION SWITCH
In the RUN position, the ignition switch connects
power from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to a
30 amp fuse in the fuse block, back to a bus bar in
the PDC. The bus bar feeds circuits for the Power-
train Control Module (PCM), duty cycle purge sole-
noid, EGR solenoid, and ABS system. The bus bar in
the PDC feeds the coil side of the radiator fan relay,
A/C compressor clutch relay, and the fuel pump relay.
It also feeds the Airbag Control Module (ACM)
LOCK KEY CYLINDER
The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the
housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key
rotates the cylinder to 5 different detents (Fig. 16):
²Accessory
²Off (lock)
²Unlock
²On/Run
²Start
IGNITION INTERLOCK
All vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles
have an interlock system. The system prevents shift-
ing the vehicle out of Park unless the ignition lock
cylinder is in the Off, Run or Start position. In addi-
tion, the operator cannot rotate the key to the lock
position unless the shifter is in the park position. On
vehicles equipped with floor shift refer to Group 21 -
Transaxle for Automatic Transmission Shifter/Igni-
tion Interlock.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TESTING FOR SPARK AT COILÐ2.0/2.4L
WARNING: THE DIRECT IGNITION SYSTEMS GEN-
ERATES APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VOLTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY COULD RESULT FROM CONTACT
WITH THIS SYSTEM.
The coil pack contains independent coils. Each coil
must be checked individually.
CAUTION: Spark plug wire damage may occur if
the spark plug is moved more than 1/4 inch away
from the engine ground.
CAUTION: Do not leave any one spark plug cable
disconnected any longer than 30 seconds or possi-
ble heat damage to catalytic converter will occur.
CAUTION: Test must be performed at idle and in
park only with the parking brake on.
NOTE: New isolated engine valve cover may not
provide adequate ground. Use engine block as
engine ground.
Fig. 15 MAP/IAT sensorÐDOHCFig. 16 Ignition Lock Cylinder Detents
PLIGNITION SYSTEM 8D - 7
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

(3) Disconnect the odometer connector and remove
eight attaching screws that attach the printed circuit
board and housing (Fig. 15).
(4) Carefully remove printed circuit board from the
cluster.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Carefully place board on the cluster and ensure that
the odometer connector is placed through the board.
Gently press board on cluster with a slight rocking
motion to ensure pins on gauges line up.
DOME LENS/LAMP
REMOVAL
Pry either the forward or rearward edge of the lens
away from the retainer and replace the lamp.
INSTALLATION
For installation, snap lens into retainer.
FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the MTX shifter knob only.
(2) Remove the attaching screws from each side of
the cup holder.
(a) Non-armrest console. Remove the two screws
from the rear of the console (Fig. 16).
(b) Armrest console. Remove the four screws in
the console bin.
(3) Pull the parking brake lever up all the way.
(4) Lift the console at the rear and guide it out
from under the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
GAUGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cluster. Refer to Cluster Removal.
(2) Remove the attaching screws PC board cover
(Fig. 15). The bottom screws attaching lens to hous-
ing can be accessed without removing the foam pad.
(3) Disconnect the odometer connector.
(4) Remove the lens attaching screws and remove
the lens.
(5) Carefully pry out the dial and gauge assembly.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) When handling or storing the cluster ensure
that overlays are not damaged. Set the cluster in the
face up position or the gauge operation will be dam-
aged.
(2) The gauges are replaced as an dial and gauge
assembly.
GLOVE BOX DOOR/BIN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate it
or remove fuse 12 prior to removing the switch, or
the wires may short to ground.
(2) Remove the screws along the bottom of glove
box door.
(3) Open the glove box and push the glove box
sides inward allowing the door bumpers to clear and
box to tip forward.
(4) Pull the glove box door/bin rearward and
remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 15 Printed Circuit Board
Fig. 16 Floor Console with Transmission Range
Indicator
8E - 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

GLOVE BOX SWITCH/LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate it
or remove fuse 12 prior to removing the switch, or
wires may short to ground.
(2) Open the glove box and push the glove box
sides inward allowing the door bumpers to clear and
the box to tip rearward.
(3) Reach inside the opening and squeeze the
lamp/switch retainers until they are disengage.
(4) Pull the switch/lamp rearward and remove it.
Replace the lamp. To replace the switch disconnect
wire and replace the switch.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column cover and liner.
(2) Remove the three screws securing headlamp
switch mounting plate to the instrument panel (Fig.
17).
(3) Pull the headlamp switch and mounting plate
rearward from the instrument panel opening.
(4) Disconnect both the nine way and the ground
wiring connectors from the switch.
(5) Remove the switch knob by depressing the
release button on the bottom on the switch and pull-
ing out knob from switch.
(6) Snap headlamp switch bezel out of mounting
plate to gain access to the mounting plate retaining
nut.
(7) Remove the headlamp switch, mounting plate
retaining nut and separate switch from mounting
plate.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HEATER A/C CONTROL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry up on the top cover and cluster bezel to remove
(Fig. 19).
(3) Open the ash receiver.
(4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on the center bezel and remove.
(5) Remove the six attaching screws across the for-
ward portion of the right upper trim panel. Then pull
the panel rearward to disengage the three locator
pins and remove.(6) Reach in and disconnect the wiring connector(s)
for the rear window defogger and/or fog lamp
switch(s) as required.
(7) If equipped with RKE, remove the two screws
retaining the module and lay over the instrument
cluster.
(8) Gently pull on the center A/C outlet duct to
remove.
(9) Remove three attaching screws at corners of
the control (Fig. 18), two front retaining and one
retaining from the top rear.
(10) Pull the control rearward and disconnect the
wiring connector.
(11) Using a screwdriver, disengage the cable
attachment clips.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 17 Headlamp Switch
Fig. 18 Heater A/C Control
PLINSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMS 8E - 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

AUDIO SYSTEM
CONTENTS
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION.............. 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ANTENNA.............................. 3
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES..... 1BENCH TEST FOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION . . 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ANTENNA.............................. 3
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER................... 4
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER............. 4
RADIO................................. 4
REAR SHELF SPEAKER(S)................. 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner's Manual
provided with the vehicle.
The vehicles are equipped with an Interior (Igni-
tion Off Draw) fuse in the Power Distribution Center
located in the engine compartment. After the Interior
(IOD) fuse or battery has been disconnected the clock
will require resetting.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION
The radio utilizes a ground wire plugged on to a
blade terminal and is bolted to the radio chassis.
Both connector and terminal should be securely
attached. The engine has three separate ground
straps to suppress ignition noise which may interfere
with radio reception.
²Left engine mount clip on strap
²Engine to shock tower reinforcement
²Rear strut to body, clip-on strap
Inductive type spark plug cables in the high ten-
sion circuit of the ignition system complete the inter-
ference suppression. Faulty or deteriorated spark
plug wires should be replaced.
In addition, there is a capacitor mounted on the
cylinder head which also helps suppress ignition
noise.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES
CAUTION: The CD player will only operate between
approximate temperatures of -23ÉC and +65ÉC (-10ÉF
and +145ÉF).
Whenever a radio malfunction occurs;
(1) First check FUSES:
(a) Power Distribution Center (PDC), Interior
lamp fuse, M1 - Radio Memory Feed
(b) Fuse Block:
(I) Fuse 12, Illumination in the fuse block
(II) Fuse 16, Ignition feed in the fuse block
NOTE: The vehicles are shipped with the INTERIOR
LAMP fuse disconnected.
(2) Verify, the radio wire harness are properly con-
nected before starting normal diagnosis and repair
procedures. Refer to Audio Diagnosis table and/or
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams, Radio Section.
PLAUDIO SYSTEM 8F - 1

AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
NO AUDIO. 1. FUSE FAULTY.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
FAULTY.
3. WIRING FAULTY.
4. GROUND FAULTY.
5. RADIO FAULTY.
6. SPEAKERS FAULTY.1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSEBLOCK MODULE. REPLACE
FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
6. SEE SPEAKER DIAGNOSIS, IN THIS GROUP.
NO DISPLAY. 1. FUSE FAULTY.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
FAULTY.
3. WIRING FAULTY.
4. GROUND FAULTY.
5. RADIO FAULTY.1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSEBLOCK MODULE. REPLACE
FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO MEMORY. 1. FUSE FAULTY.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
FAULTY.
3. WIRING FAULTY.
4. GROUND FAULTY.
5. RADIO FAULTY.1. CHECK IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE. REPLACE FUSE, IF
REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
POOR RADIO
RECEPTION.1. ANTENNA FAULTY.
2. GROUND FAULTY.
3. RADIO FAULTY.1. SEE ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS, IN THIS GROUP. REPAIR OR
REPLACE ANTENNA, IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED..
3. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO/POOR TAPE
OPERATION.1. FAULTY TAPE.
2. FOREIGN OBJECTS
BEHIND TAPE DOOR.
3. DIRTY CASSETTE
TAPE HEAD.
4. FAULTY TAPE DECK.1. INSERT KNOWN GOOD TAPE AND TEST OPERATION.
2. REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECTS AND TEST OPERATION.
3. CLEAN HEAD WITH MOPAR CASSETTE HEAD CLEANER.
4. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO COMPACT
DISC
OPERATION1. FAULTY CD.
2. FOREIGN MATERIAL
ON CD.
3. CONDENSATION ON
CD OR OPTICS.
4. FAULTY CD PLAYER.1. INSERT KNOWN GOOD CD AND TEST OPERATION.
2. CLEAN CD AND TEST OPERATION.
3. ALLOW TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE INTERIOR TO
STABILIZE AND TEST OPERATION.
4. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
8F - 2 AUDIO SYSTEMPL
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

HORNS
CONTENTS
page page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
HORN RELAY........................... 2
HORN SWITCH.......................... 2
HORN................................. 1SYSTEM TEST.......................... 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HORN RELAY........................... 4
HORN SWITCHES........................ 4
HORN................................. 4
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
STEERING WHEEL OR COLUMN REMOVAL PROCE-
DURES.
The horn circuit consists of a horn switch, horn
relay, and horn. The horn circuit feed is from the fuse
to the horn relay in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC). The PDC is mounted on the battery tray.
When the horn switch is depressed, it completes the
ground circuit. The horn relay coil closes contacts
and allows current to flow to the horn. The horn is
grounded to the headlamp ground connection (Fig. 1)
.
HORN SWITCH
The horn switch is mounted between the outer and
inner cover of the Driver Airbag Module (Fig. 2).
When the Driver Airbag is pressed the horn switch
makes contact to ground. The ground signal is car-
ried to the horn relay and the horn sounds.
(1) The horn switch grounds to the airbag housing.(2) If horn does not sound check for corrosion:
²Horn wire
²Horn switch ground connected to airbag metal
housing
²Airbag to steering wheel
²Ensure horn wire is properly connected and
insulator is in place on wire
(3) Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams if wire
circuit needs to be repaired.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
HORN
(1) Disconnect wire connector at horn.
(2) Using a voltmeter, connect one lead to ground
terminal and the other lead to the positive wire ter-
minal (Fig. 3).
(3) Depress the horn switch, battery voltage
should be present.
(4) If no voltage, refer to Horn System Test. If volt-
age is OK, go to Step 5.
Fig. 1 Horn System
Fig. 2 Horn Switch
PLHORNS 8G - 1

(5) Using ohmmeter, test ground wire for continu-
ity to ground.
(6) If no ground repair as necessary.
(7) If wires test OK and horn does not sound,
replace horn.
HORN RELAY
(1) Remove horn relay.
(2) Using ohmmeter, test for continuity between
ground and circuit 65 of horn relay.
(a) When the horn switch is not depressed, no
continuity should be present.
(b) Continuity to ground when horn switch is
depressed.
(c) If continuity is not correct repair horn switch
or wiring as necessary, refer to Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
(3) Insert a jumper wire between circuit 63 and 66
of the Power Distribution Center.
(a) If horn sounds replace relay.
(b) If the horn does not sound, install horn relay
and refer to Horn Test.
(4) Using voltmeter, test voltage at:
(a) Circuit 62 and 66 test for battery voltage
from fuse C to body ground.
(b) If voltage is incorrect repair as necessary.
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
(5) Check relay for 70 to 75 ohms resistance from
terminal 85 to 86 (Fig. 4). If resistance not OK,
replace relay.
HORN SWITCH
(1) Remove horn relay from the Power Distribution
Center.
(2) Using ohmmeter, connect one lead to ground
and the other lead to cavity 65 of the power distribu-
tion center (Fig. 5).
(3) Depress horn switch, should have continuity. If
no continuity go to Step 4.(4) Test continuity at horn switch, remove the
Driver Airbag Module. Refer to Driver Airbag Module
Removal and Installation procedures.
(5) Using ohmmeter, connect one lead to the air-
bag module ground and the other lead to B+ wire
(Fig. 6).
(6) Depress horn switch, and the meter should
show continuity. If no continuity, replace the Driver
Airbag Module. If OK, repair as necessary.
SYSTEM TEST
Refer to Horn System Test Table. If the horn does
not sound, check horn fuse located in the Power Dis-
tribution Center. If the fuse is blown, replace with
Fig. 3 Horn and Connector
Fig. 4 Horn and Connector
Fig. 5 Power Distribution Center
Fig. 6 Test Horn Switch - Driver Airbag Module
8G - 2 HORNSPL
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)