2000 CHRYSLER CARAVAN sensor

TEST NTC-1ANO TROUBLE CODE TEST MENU
First, check all Technical Service Bulletins that relate to this driveability problem. Perform corrective
actions if indicated; otherwise continue.
1.NO TROUBLE CODE COMPLETE TEST(non-monitored and monitored circuits)
PerformNTC-2AthroughNTC-13Ain sequence until the driveability problem is found.
NO TROUBLE CODE MENU
CHECKING GLOW PLUG OPERATION.........................................NTC-2A
CHECKING FUEL INJECTION PUMP CIRCUITS.................................NTC-3A
CHECKING THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS.........................NTC-4A
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR CALIBRATION..........................NTC-5A
CHECKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR CALIBRATION......................NTC-6A
CHECKING BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION.........................NTC-7A
CHECKING FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CALIBRATION.......................NTC-8A
CHECKING EGR SYSTEM...................................................NTC-9A
CHECKING THE FUEL HEATER.............................................NTC-10A
CHECKING RADIATOR FAN OPERATION.....................................NTC-11A
CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.............................NTC-12A
CHECKING THE TURBOCHARGER..........................................NTC-13A
2.NO TROUBLE CODE QUICK INDIVIDUAL TEST(individual test only)
If you suspect any of the above items to be the cause of the vehicle's driveability problem, perform
the associated test(s) individually.Return to No Trouble Code Menu if driveability problem still
exists, or perform No Trouble Code Complete Test.
3.NO TROUBLE CODE QUICK SYMPTOM TEST(symptom test only)
Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless the driveability problem characteristic actually
happens while the vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure that DTC TEST and
appropriate GENERAL INFORMATION sections have been reviewed before attempting to diagnose
a symptom.
Select the symptom that most accurately describes the vehicle's driveability problem and then
perform the test routine that pertains to this symptom. Perform each routine test in sequence until
the problem is found. For definitions, see Section 12.0 in the GENERAL INFORMATION section in
this manual.
NOTE:For all component locations seeGeneral Information Section 4.0in this manual.
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TEST NTC-5ACHECKING ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR CALIBRATION AND RADIATOR FAN
OPERATION
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TEST NTC-5ACHECKING ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR CALIBRATION AND RADIATOR FAN
OPERATION
Perform TEST NTC-1A Before Proceeding
*Perform Verification TEST VER-2A. **Check connectors - Clean / repair as necessary.
NOTE: USE A TEMPERA-
TURE PROBE TO ENSURE
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
IS ACTUALLY BELOW
70*C (160*F).
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TEST NTC-6ACHECKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CALIBRATION
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TEST NTC-6ACHECKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CALIBRATION
Perform TEST NTC-1A Before Proceeding
*Perform Verification TEST VER-2A. **Check connectors - Clean / repair as necessary.
START TEST
NTC-6A. TURN IGNITION ON.
USING A VOLTMETER, IS THE VOLTAGE
BACKPROBE ECM NOTE: THROTTLE BELOW 1.0 VOLTS NO REPLACE THE
HARNESS CONNECTOR MUST BE FULLY WITH THE THROTTLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CAVITY 24. CLOSED. FULLY CLOSED. POSITION SENSOR.*
YES
MONITOR THE
VOLTMETER WHILE WAS THE VOLTAGE NO REPLACE THE
SLOWLY OPENING THE CHANGE A SMOOTH ACCELERATOR PEDAL
THROTTLE TO WIDE TRANSITION? POSITION SENSOR.*
OPEN.
YES
WAS THE VOLTAGE AT NO REPLACE THE
WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ABOVE 4.0 VOLTS? POSITION SENSOR.*
YES
ACCEL. PEDAL
POS. SENSOR
OPERATING
NORMALLY. TEST
PASSED.
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TEST NTC-7ACHECKING BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION
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TEST NTC-7ACHECKING BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION
Perform TEST NTC-1A Before Proceeding
*Perform Verification TEST VER-2A. **Check connectors - Clean / repair as necessary.
START TEST TURN IGNITION ON,
NTC-7A. ENGINE OFF.
USING THE DRB, IS THE VOLTAGE
READ BOOST BETWEEN NO REPLACE THE BOOST
PRESSURE SENSOR 1.7 AND 1.95 PRESSURE SENSOR.*
VOLTAGE. VOLTS?
YES
BOOST PRESSURE
SENSOR OPERATING
NORMALLY.
TEST PASSED.
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TEST NTC-8ACHECKING FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CALIBRATION
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