2000 DODGE NEON lock

(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(3) Remove the right and left side instrument
panel end caps (Fig. 8). Using the finger grip feature,
pull straight away from the instrument panel to dis-
engage the (3) retaining clips.
(4) Remove the right and left side A ± pillar trims.(5) Loosen the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover. Located in the defroster grille (Fig.
9).
(6) Using the heel of both hands, lift up to unclip
and remove the instrument panel top cover.
(7) Unclip and remove the instrument cluster
bezel.
(8) Remove the (2) screws retaining the lower
steering column cover and remove the cover from the
vehicle.
(9) Remove the (2) screws retaining the steering
column shroud and remove the shroud from the vehi-
cle.
(10) Disconnect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(11) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 11).
CAUTION: Steering wheel must be in the locked
position before removing the coupler pinch bolt or
clockspring damage can occur.
(12) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 11) and separate the shafts by pulling them
straight apart.
(13) Remove the (4) steering column retaining nuts
and remove the column from the vehicle.
(14) Pull back the weather-stripping and remove
the right and left side lower kick panels.
Fig. 8 Left Instrument Panel End Cap
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
Fig. 9 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 10 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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(17) Install the A/C outlet registers in the center
instrument bezel.
(18) Install the right and left side lower kick pan-
els. Reposition the weather-strip in its original posi-
tion.
(19) Install the steering column. Torque the retain-
ing nuts to 17 N´m (150 in. lbs.).
(20) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 21). Torque the bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(21) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 21).
(22) Connect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(23) Install the steering column shrouds. Torque
the retaining screws to 1.4 N´m (12in. lbs.)
(24) Install the lower steering column cover.
(25) Install the instrument cluster bezel.
(26) Clip the instrument panel top cover in posi-
tion.
(27) Install the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover (Fig. 22) (Fig. 23).
(28) Install the right and left side A-pillar trims
(29) Install the right and left side instrument
panel end caps.(30) Install the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(31) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 21 Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
1 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
2 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT
Fig. 22 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 23 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
8E - 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

AUDIO SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION..........................1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION...............1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES......1
TESTING................................1
BENCH TEST FOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION...7REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CD CHANGER............................7
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER....................8
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER(S)...........8
MAST and ANTENNA ASSEMBLY.............8
RADIO..................................9
REAR SHELF SPEAKER(S).................10
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. The radio station presets have
a nonvolatile memory and will retain the preset sta-
tions after a battery disconnect.
The available radio options are:
²AM/FM Stereo Cassette w/Clock
²AM/FM/CD
²AM/FM Cassette w/CD Changer Controls and
Display
²CD/4 Disc Changer - In-Dash (used w/Radio CD
Changer Controls)
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 two separate ground straps
to suppress ignition noise which may interfere with
radio reception.
²Left engine mount clip on strap
²Engine to shock tower reinforcement
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.
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 Diagnostic Charts and/or
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams, Radio Section.
TESTING
The antenna has a short cable which connects into
the instrument panel harness. The connection is
made on the right side of the instrument panel.
Antenna performance may be tested by substitut-
ing a known good antenna. It is also possible to
check short or open circuits with an ohmmeter or
continuity light once the antenna cable is discon-
nected from the radio as follows:
(1) Continuity should be present between the
antenna mast and radio end pin of antenna cable
plug (Fig. 1).
(2) No continuity should be observed or a very
high resistance of several megohms between the
ground shell of the connector and radio end pin.
PLAUDIO SYSTEM 8F - 1

HORNS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION..........................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
HORN..................................2
HORN RELAY............................2
HORN SWITCH...........................2HORN SYSTEM TEST......................2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HORN..................................4
HORN RELAY............................4
HORN SWITCH...........................5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS FOR STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL.
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.
Fig. 1 Horn System
1 ± CLOCK SPRING
2 ± HORN RELAY
3 ± 15 AMP FUSE
4 ± HEAD LAMP GROUND
5 ± HORN
6 ± HORN SWITCH
Fig. 2 Horn Switch
1 ± AIRBAG MODULE
2 ± HORN SWITCH
PLHORNS 8G - 1

INSTALLATION
(1) Install retaining clip to cable at servo.
(2) Install 2 nuts at cable to servo and servo
bracket, tighten to 7 N´m (60 ins. lbs.).
(3) Connect electrical connector to servo.
(4) Connect vacuum hose to servo
SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
The speed control switches are mounted in the
steering wheel and wired through the clock spring
device under the airbag module (Fig. 1).
WARNING: IF REMOVAL OF AIRBAG MODULE IS
NECESSARY, REFER TO THE RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS.
REMOVAL
(1) Turn off ignition.
(2) Remove two screws from side of each switch.
(3) Rock switch away from airbag and steering
wheel.
(4) Disconnect two-way electrical connector.
(5) Repeat for the other switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install switches.
(2) Connect two-way electrical connector.
(3) Install two screws to the side of each switch.
(4) Install airbag, refer to the Restraint Systems
SPEED CONTROL SERVO CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the throttle cable cover.
(3) Remove speed control cable from throttle lever
by sliding clasp out of the hole (Fig. 4).
(4) Lift the retaining tab on the throttle cable and
slide cable out of bracket. Lift the retaining tab on
the speed control cable and slide cable out of bracket.
(5) Disconnect electrical connector from servo.
(6) Disconnect vacuum hose from servo
(7) Remove 2 nuts retaining bracket to servo (Fig.
3).
(8) Remove push nuts holding cable housing to
servo.
(9) Remove retaining clip holding cable to servo.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install retaining clip to cable at servo.
(2) Slide cable bell housing over servo mounting
studs.
(3) Install servo mounting studs into bracket.
(4) Install 2 nuts at cable to servo and servo
bracket, tighten to 7 N´m (60 ins. lbs.).
(5) Connect electrical connector to servo.
(6) Connect vacuum hose to servo
(7) Rotate the throttle lever forward to the wide
open position and install speed control cable clasp.
(8) Slide speed control cable into throttle cable
bracket and engage retaining tab. Slide throttle cable
into throttle cable bracket and engage retaining tab.
(9) Install the Throttle cable cover.
(10) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 3 Speed Control Servo
Fig. 4 Speed Control Cable
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

The integrated switch assembly is mounted to the
left hand side of the steering column. When the
driver wishes to signal his intentions to change direc-
tion of travel, he moves the lever upward to cause
the right signals to flash and downward to cause the
left signals to flash. After completion of a turn the
system is deactivated automatically. As the steering
wheel returns to the straight ahead position, a can-
celing cam molded to the clockspring mechanism
comes in contact with the cancel actuator on the turn
signal multi-function switch assembly. The cam lobe,
pushing on the cancel actuator, returns the switch to
the off position.
If only momentary signaling such as indication of a
lane change is desired, the switch is actuated to a
left or right intermediate detent position. In this
position the signal lamps flash as described above,
but the switch returns to the OFF position as soon as
the lever is released.
When the system is activated, one of two indicator
lamps mounted in the instrument cluster flashes in
unison with the turn signal lamps, indicating to the
driver that the system is operating.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system is actuated by a push
button located in the muti-function switch (Fig. 1) on
the top of the steering column between the steering
wheel and the instrument panel. The hazard switch
is identified with a double triangle on front of the
button.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
The headlamp switch is part of the Multi-Function
Switch (Fig. 1). Refer to Multi-Function Switch Diag-
nosis and Testing, Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Flasher Diagnosis table in this section.
COMBINATION FLASHER
The turn signal flasher and the hazard warning
flasher are combined into one unit called a combina-
tion flasher (combo-flasher). The combo- flasher con-
trols the flashing of the hazard warning system and
the turn signal system. An inoperative bulb or incom-
plete turn signal circuit will cause the flasher rate to
double.
The combo-flasher is located on the back of the
multi-function switch (Fig. 2). The combo-flasher is
black in color and has a dampener material wrapped
on it.
Fig. 2 Combination-Flasher
1 ± COMBINATION FLASHER
2 ± MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
Should any function of the multi-function switch
fail, the entire switch assembly must be replaced.
Refer to Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Flasher
Diagnosis table.
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
TURN SIGNAL FLASHES AT
TWICE THE NORMAL RATE.(1) FAULTY EXTERNAL LAMP.
(2) POOR GROUND AT LAMP.
(3) OPEN CIRCUIT IN WIRING TO
EXTERNAL LAMP.
(4) FAULTY CONTACT IN SWITCH.(1) REPLACE LAMP.
(2) CHECK AND/OR REPAIR WIRING
(3) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS.
CHECK CONNECTORS.
(4) REPLACE MULTI FUNCTION
SWITCH.
INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED
BRIGHTLY, EXTERNAL LAMP
GLOWS DIMLY AT A RAPID
RATE.(1) LOOSE OR CORRODED
EXTERNAL LAMP CONNECTION.
(2) POOR GROUND CIRCUIT AT
EXTERNAL LAMP.
(3) OPEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.(1) REPLACE SOCKET CONNECTION.
(2) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS.
CHECK CONNECTORS.
(3) REPLACE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER.
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
DOES NOT FLASH.(1) FAULTY FUSE.
(2) FAULTY FLASHER.
(3) OPEN CIRCUIT IN FEED WIRE TO
SWITCH.
(4) FAULTY CONTACT IN SWITCH.
(5) OPEN OR GROUNDED CIRCUIT
IN WIRING TO EXTERNAL LAMPS.(1) REPLACE FUSE.
(2) REPLACE FLASHER.
(3) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS,
CHECK CONNECTORS.
(4) REPLACE MULTI FUNCTION
SWITCH.
(5) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS.
INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES
BRIGHTLY, EXTERNAL LAMP
DOES NOT LIGHT.(1) OPEN CIRCUIT IN WIRE TO
EXTERNAL LAMP.
(2) BURNED OUT LAMP.(1) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS.
(2) REPLACE LAMP.
SYSTEM DOES NOT FLASH ON
EITHER SIDE.(1) FAULTY FUSE.
(2) FAULTY FLASHER UNIT.
(3) LOOSE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR.
(4) LOOSE OR FAULTY REAR
WIRING HARNESS OR TERMINALS.
(5) OPEN CIRCUIT TO FLASHER
UNIT.
(6) OPEN CIRCUIT IN FEED WIRE TO
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.
(7) FAULTY SWITCH CONNECTION IN
SWITCH.
(8) OPEN OR GROUNDED CIRCUIT
IN WIRING TO EXTERNAL LAMPS.(1) REPLACE FUSE.
(2) REPLACE FLASHER.
(3) TIGHTEN CONNECTOR.
(4) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS
(5) CHECK CONNECTORS, REPAIR
WIRING HARNESS.
(6) CHECK CONNECTORS, REPAIR
WIRING HARNESS.
(7) REPLACE MULTI FUNCTION
SWITCH.
(8) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS.
SYSTEM DOES NOT CANCEL
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE
TURN.(1) BROKEN CANCELLING FINGER
ON SWITCH.
(2) BROKEN OR MISSING
CANCELLING CAM ON
CLOCKSPRING.(1) REPLACE MULTI FUNCTION
SWITCH.
(2) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
EXTERNAL LAMPS OPERATE
PROPERLY, NO INDICATOR
LAMP OPERATION.(1) FAULTY INDICATOR LAMP IN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
(2) OPEN CIRCUIT OR WIRING.(1) REPLACE LAMP.
(2) REPAIR WIRING HARNESS.
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(3) Disconnect both posi-lock harness connectors at
the rear of the multi-function switch (Fig. 7)(4) Remove multi-function switch mounting screws
(Fig. 7).
(5) The combination flasher must be transferred to
new multi-function switch if replacing.
(6) The windshield wiper/washer switch must be
transferred to the new multi-function switch. Refer to
Group 8K Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems,
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Removal and
Installation.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
²Tighten multi-function switch to column retain-
ing screws to 3 N´m (27 in. lbs.) torque.
²Tighten steering column shroud retaining screws
to 2 N´m (18 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 7 Multi-Function Switch Remove/Install
1 ± MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
2 ± HAZARD/WARNING SWITCH
3 ± WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONNECTOR
4 ± MOUNTING SCREWS
5 ± COMBINATION FLASHER
8J - 6 TURN SIGNAL and HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)