1999 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

8W-01 GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS..................... 4
CIRCUIT INFORMATION................... 4
CONNECTOR INFORMATION............... 7
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
SENSITIVE DEVICES.................... 8
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS......... 7
SECTION IDENTIFICATION................. 5
SPLICE LOCATIONS...................... 7
SYMBOLS.............................. 5
TAKE OUTS............................. 8
TERMINOLOGY.......................... 7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS.... 9TROUBLESHOOTING TESTS................ 9
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS............... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING PROBLEMS.... 10
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT . 12
CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT.............. 12
DIODE REPLACEMENT................... 14
TERMINAL REPLACEMENT................ 13
TERMINAL/CONNECTOR REPAIR-MOLEX
CONNECTORS........................ 10
TERMINAL/CONNECTOR REPAIRÐTHOMAS
AND BETTS CONNECTORS.............. 11
WIRING REPAIR........................ 10
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL...................... 15
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Chrysler wiring diagrams are designed to provide
information regarding the vehicles wiring content. In
order to effectively use Chrysler wiring diagrams to
diagnose and repair a Chrysler vehicle, it is impor-
tant to understand all of their features and charac-
teristics.
Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
side of the circuit is placed near the top of the page,
and the ground (B-) side of the circuit is placed near
the bottom of the page.
All switches, components, and modules are shown
in the at rest position with the doors closed and the
key removed from the ignition.Components are shown two ways. A solid line
around a component indicates that the component is
complete. A dashed line around a component indi-
cates that the component being shown is not com-
plete. Incomplete components have a reference
number to indicate the page where the component is
shown complete.
It is important to realize that no attempt is made
on the diagrams to represent components and wiring
as they appear on the vehicle. For example, a short
piece of wire is treated the same as a long one. In
addition, switches and other components are shown
as simply as possible, with regard to function only.
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CIRCUIT INFORMATION
Each wire shown in the diagrams contains a code
which identifies the main circuit, part of the main
circuit, gage of wire, and color (Fig. 1)
CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS
All circuits in the diagrams use an alpha/numeric
code to identify the wire and its function. To identify
which circuit code applies to a system, refer to the
Circuit Identification Code Chart. This chart shows
the main circuits only and does not show the second-
ary codes that may apply to some models.
Fig. 1 Wire Code Identification
COLOR CODE COLORSTANDARD
TRACER
COLOR
BL BLUE WT
BK BLACK WT
BR BROWN WT
DB DARK BLUE WT
DG DARK GREEN WT
GY GRAY BK
LB LIGHT BLUE BK
LG LIGHT GREEN BK
OR ORANGE BK
PK PINK BK or WT
RD RED WT
TN TAN WT
VT VIOLET WT
WT WHITE BK
YL YELLOW BK
* WITH TRACER
CIRCUIT FUNCTION
A BATTERY FEED
B BRAKE CONTROLS
C CLIMATE CONTROLS
D DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUITS
E DIMMING ILLUMINATION CIRCUITS
F FUSED CIRCUITS
G MONITORING CIRCUITS (GAUGES)
H OPEN
I NOT USED
J OPEN
K POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
L EXTERIOR LIGHTING
M INTERIOR LIGHTING
N NOT USED
O NOT USED
P POWER OPTION (BATTERY FEED)
Q POWER OPTIONS (IGNITION FEED)
R PASSIVE RESTRAINT
S SUSPENSION/STEERING
T TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
TRANSFER CASE
U OPEN
V SPEED CONTROL, WIPER/WASHER
W OPEN
X AUDIO SYSTEMS
Y OPEN
Z GROUNDS
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SECTION IDENTIFICATION
The wiring diagrams are grouped into individual
sections. If a component is most likely found in a par-
ticular group, it will be shown complete (all wires,
connectors, and pins) within that group. For exam-
ple, the Auto Shutdown Relay is most likely to be
found in Group 30, so it is shown there complete. It
can, however, be shown partially in another group if
it contains some associated wiring.
SYMBOLS
International symbols are used throughout the wir-
ing diagrams. These symbols are consistent with
those being used around the world.
GROUP TOPIC
8W-01 thru 8W-09 General Information and
Diagram Overview
8W-10 thru 8W-19 Main Sources of Power and
Vehicle Grounding
8W-20 thru 8W-29 Starting and Charging
8W-30 thru 8W-39 Powertrain/Drivetrain Systems
8W-40 thru 8W-49 Body Electrical items and A/C
8W-50 thru 8W-59 Exterior Lighting, Wipers, and
Trailer Tow
8W-60 thru 8W-69 Power Accessories
8W-70 Splice Information
8W-80 Connector Pin Outs
8W-90 Connector Locations (including
grounds)
8W-95 Splice Locations
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Wiring Diagram Symbols
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TERMINOLOGY
This a list of terms with there definitions used in
the wiring diagrams.
Built-Up-Export...........Vehicles Built For Sale
In Markets Other Than North America
Except-Built-Up-Export.....Vehicles Built For Sale
In North America
LHD..................Left Hand Drive Vehicles
RHD.................Right Hand Drive Vehicles
ATX . . . .Automatic Transmission-Front Wheel Drive
MTX .....Manual Transmission-Front Wheel Drive
AT......Automatic Transmission-Rear Wheel Drive
MT .......Manual Transmission-Rear Wheel Drive
SOHC............Single Over Head Cam Engine
DOHC.............Dual Over Head Cam Engine
CONNECTOR INFORMATION
CAUTION: Not all connectors are serviced. Some
connectors are serviced only with a harness. A typ-
ical example might be the Supplemental Restraint
System connectors. Always check parts availability
before attempting a repair.
IDENTIFICATION
In-line connectors are identified by a number, as
follows:
²In-line connectors located on theengine com-
partment harnessareC100series numbers.
²Connectors located on theinstrument panel
harnessareC200series numbers.
²Connectors located on thebody harnessare
C300series numbers.
²Jumper harness connectorsareC400series
numbers.
²Grounds and ground connectorsare identi-
fied with aªGºand follow the same series number-
ing as the in-line connector.
Component connectors are identified by the compo-
nent name instead of a number (Fig. 2). Multiple
connectors on a component use a C1, C2, etc. identi-
fier (Fig. 3).
LOCATIONS
Section 8W-90 contains connector/ground location
illustrations. The illustrations contain the connector
name (or number)/ground number and component
identification. Connector/ground location charts in
Section 8W-90 reference the illustration number for
components and connectors.
Section 8W-80 shows each connector and the cir-
cuits involved with that connector. The connectors
are identified using the name/number on the Dia-
gram pages.
SPLICE LOCATIONS
Splice Location charts in Section 8W-70 show the
entire splice, and provide references to other sections
the splice serves.
Section 8W-95 contains illustrations that show the
general location of the splices in each harness. The
illustrations show the splice by number, and provide
a written location.
NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS
Throughout this group additional important infor-
mation is presented in three ways; Notes, Cautions,
and Warnings.
NOTESare used to help describe how switches or
components operate to complete a particular circuit.
They are also used to indicate different conditions
that may appear on the vehicle. For example, an
up-to and after condition.
CAUTIONSare used to indicate information that
could prevent making an error that may damage the
vehicle.
WARNINGSprovide information to prevent per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO-
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.
Fig. 2 Component Identification
Fig. 3 Connector Identification
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