
(1) Check battery before performing this test. Bat-
tery must be fully charged.
(2) Connect a volt-ampere tester to the battery ter-
minals. Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the tester being used.
(3) To disable the ignition and fuel systems, dis-
connect the Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD). The
ASD relay is located in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC). Refer to the PDC cover for proper relay
location.
(4) Verify that all lights and accessories are OFF,
and the transmission shift selector is in the PARK
and SET parking brake.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the starter motor or
draw the battery voltage below 9.6 volts during
cranking operations.
(5) Rotate and hold the ignition switch in the
START position. Observe the volt-ampere tester (Fig.
2).
²If voltage reads above 9.6 volts, and amperage
draw reads above 280 amps, check for engine seizing
or faulty starter.
²If voltage reads 12.4 volts or greater and amper-
age reads 0 to 10 amps, check for corroded cables
and/or bad connections.
²Voltage below 9.6 volts and amperage draw
above 300 amps, the problem is the starter. Replace
the starter refer to starter removal.
(6) After the starting system problems have been
corrected, verify the battery state-of-charge and
charge battery if necessary. Disconnect all testingequipment and connect ASD relay. Start the vehicle
several times to assure the problem has been cor-
rected.
SPECIFICATIONS
STARTER
MANUFACTURER NIPPONDENSO
Engine Application 2.4L /3.3/3.8L
Power rating 1.2 Kw
Voltage 12 VOLTS
No. of Fields 4
No. of Poles 4
Brushes 4
Drive Conventional Gear Train
Free running Test
Voltage 11
Amperage Draw 73 Amp
Minimum Speed 3401 RPM
SolenoidClosing Voltage 7.5 Volts
Cranking Amperage Draw
test150 - 200 Amps.
Engine should be up to operating temperature.
Extremely heavy oil or tight engine will increase
starter amperage draw.
Torques
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Starter Mounting Bolts 47.4 35
Starter Solenoid Battery
Nut11.3 8.3 100
8F - 32 STARTINGRS
STARTING (Continued)

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Power is reduced using pulse-width modulation to
the high beams, where by the power is switched on
and off rapidly instead of remaining on continuously.
The duration and interval of the power pulses is pro-
grammed into the Front Control Module (FCM).
HEADLAMP SYSTEM
The headlamp system will default to headlamps
ON position when ignition switch is ON and when an
open or short circuit failure occurs on the headlamp
switch input. The system will return to normal oper-
ation when the open or short is repaired. A fault will
be reported by the BCM when a failure occurs on the
dimmer or headlamp switch input.
If the exterior lamps are ON and the headlamp
switch is in any position other than OFF or AUTO
and with the ignition switch OFF (LOCK) after 3
minutes the BCM sends a message via J1850 to the
FCM informing the FCM to turn off the headlamps,
park lamps and fog lamps. This feature prevents the
vehicle battery from being discharged when the vehi-
cle lights have been left ON.
HEADLAMP TIME DELAY SYSTEM
The headlamp time delay system is activated by
turning the headlamps ON (high or low beam) while
the engine is running, turning the ignition switch
OFF, and then turning the headlamp switch OFF
within 45 seconds. The system will not activate if
more than 45 seconds elapse between ignition switch
OFF and headlamp switch OFF. The BCM will allow
the headlamps to remain ON for 90 seconds (config-
urable) before they automatically turn off (If the key
is in the ignition during the headlamp time delay
mode, then both the headlamps and park lamps
(including panel dimming) will be ON). Refer to the
Owner's Manual for more information.
If the headlamp switch is in the Auto Headlamp
Position, the headlamps are ON due to the night sig-
nal from the CMTC and the ignition switch is in any
position other than run/start, the BCM shall enter a
90 second (configurable) Auto Headlamps time delay
mode. If the key is in the ignition during the head-
lamp time delay mode, then both the headlamps and
park lamps (including panel dimming) will be ON. If
the key is not in the ignition, then only the head-
lamps will be ON. The BCM will allow the head-
lamps to remain ON for 90 seconds before they
automatically turn OFF. Refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for more information.
LAMP OUTAGE
If one or more of the following lamps (Low and/or
High beams) are out, then a ªlamps outº indicator
located in the cluster will illuminate.
OPTICAL HORN/HIGH BEAMS
When the multifunction switch is pulled to the first
detent (optical horn) signal, the headlamps are ON,
key-in the ignition the BCM shall send a message via
J1850 to the FCM to turn on the headlamps drivers
to illuminate all four filaments (Low and High
beams). When the multifunction switch is pulled to
the second detent (high beam) signal and the head-
lamps are ON, the BCM shall send a message via
J1850 to the FCM to turn on the headlamps drivers.
The High Beams are illuminated and the Low Beams
and Fog Lamps (if ON) are extinguished. If the head-
lamps were in the high beam configuration when
power was removed from the headlamps, the head-
lamps will be configured as low beam the next time
they are activated.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result. Do not use bulbs other than
those indicated in the Bulb Application table. Dam-
age to lamp and/or Daytime Running Lamp Module
can result. Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or
relays having greater amperage value than indi-
cated on the fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.
When a vehicle experiences problems with the
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery
connections, fuses, charging system, headlamp bulbs,
wire connectors, relay, high beam switch, dimmer
switch, and headlamp switch. Refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided by the lamp socket
when it comes in contact with the metal body, or
through a separate ground wire.
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire
brush.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR (Continued)

recall memory settings when the Driver 1 or Driver 2
push buttons of the memory switch on the driver side
front door trim panel are depressed.
²SOUND HORN ON LOCK?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is No. When Yes is
selected, a short horn chirp will provide an audible
confirmation when the RKE receiver recognizes a
valid Lock signal from an RKE transmitter. When No
is selected, no horn chirp will occur with the RKE
Lock event. This feature may be selected indepen-
dent of theFLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCKS?pro-
grammable feature.
²FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCKS?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is Yes. When Yes is
selected, a single flash of the hazard warning lamps
will provide an optical confirmation when the RKE
receiver recognizes a valid Lock signal from an RKE
transmitter, and two flashes of the same lamps will
occur when the RKE receiver recognizes a valid
Unlock signal from an RKE transmitter. When No is
selected, no lamp flash will occur with the RKE Lock
or Unlock event. This feature may be selected inde-
pendent of theSOUND HORN ON LOCK?pro-
grammable feature.
²HEADLAMP DELAY =- The options include
Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, and 90 Sec. The default is 90 Sec.
When a time interval is selected, the headlamps will
remain on for that length of time when the head-
lamps are turned off after the ignition is turned off,
or if the Auto mode is selected on vehicles with the
Auto Headlamps option. When Off is selected, the
headlamp delay feature is disabled.
²HEADLAMPS ON WITH WIPERS?- This pro-
grammable feature only applies to vehicles equipped
with the optional Auto Headlamps. The options
include Yes and No. The default is No. When Yes is
selected, the headlamps will turn on automatically
when the windshield wipers are turned on. The head-
lamps will turn off when the wipers are turned off,
as long as the headlamp switch is in the Auto or Off
positions. When No is selected, the headlamps will
only turn on if manually selected or if the Auto mode
is selected and the outside ambient light levels dic-
tate that they should be on.
²POWER ACCESSORY DELAY?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is Yes. When No is
selected, the accessory powered components will turn
off automatically when the ignition key is turned off.
When Yes is selected, the accessory powered compo-
nents will remain on for 45 seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned off.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.(2) Remove overhead console. Refer to Overhead
Console Removal and Installation in this section(Re-
fer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
REMOVAL) .
(3) Remove the ten screws holding the EVIC mod-
ule in the overhead console.
(4) Remove EVIC module from console assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the EVIC module in the overhead con-
sole.
(2) Install the ten screws holding the EVIC module
in the overhead console.
(3) Install the overhead console. Refer to Overhead
Console Removal and Installation in this section.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If a new EVIC module has been installed, the
compass will have to be calibrated and the variance
set. Refer to Compass Variation Adjustment and
Compass Calibration in the Service Procedures sec-
tion of this group for the procedures.
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) and
Compass Temperature (CT) computer are modules
located in the overhead console. Vehicles are
equipped with either the CMTC or the CT computers
not both. The CMTC is different in the fact that it is
equipped with the mini-trip feature. The CMTC, CT
consists of a electronic control module with a vacuum
fluorescent display (VFD) and function switches. The
CMTC, CT consists of a electronic module that dis-
plays compass, trip computer (CMTC only), and tem-
perature features. Actuating the STEP push button
(CMTC only) will cause the CMTC to change mode of
operation when ignition is ON. Actuating the STEP
push button (CMTC only) will cause the CMTC to
change mode of operation when ignition is ON.
Example:
²Average miles per gallon (ECO)
²Distance to empty (DTE)
²Instant miles per gallon (ECO)
²Trip odometer (ODO)
²Elapsed time (ET)
²Off
Actuating the C/T push button will cause the
CMTC, CT to change to Compass/Temperature dis-
play.
RSOVERHEAD CONSOLE8M-9
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER (Continued)

Before removing the glass, check the availability of
replacement components.
SEATS
Seat modules are made up of a seat frame, seat
cushion, seat back cushion, a covering material, and
the electrical components used for power operation, if
equipped. Some seat systems also contain seat belt
components and supplemental restraint systems.
Seat assemblies transport the occupants in comfort
and safety. Seat assemblies also help position occu-
pants correctly in the event of airbag deployment.
Seat cushions, coverings, and electrical components
are serviceable. Refer to the appropriate group in
this manual.
EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
Exterior sheet metal components make up the
exterior of the vehicle. Some exterior metal systems
are welded assemblies, such as doors and hoods.
Some exterior trim items are made of composite.
The exterior is finished in various metal stampings
and composite moldings. These assemblies give the
vehicle a finished appearance and protect the occu-
pants from the elements. Some components are part
of the energy absorbing system used to protect the
occupants in collisions. The exterior sheet metal is
repairable and adjustable for fit and finish. Welded
and bonded component systems are adjustable as a
system. Trim components made of composite are
stamped with the type of material used.
DaimlerChrysler uses various fasteners to retain
trim items. At times, it is not possible to remove trim
items without damaging the fastener. If it is not pos-
sible to remove an item without damaging a compo-
nent, cut or break the fasteners and use new ones
when installing the component.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING:
EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN SER-
VICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING FILTER
WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN A CON-
FINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH PETRO-
LEUM OR ALCOHOL BASED CLEANING SOLVENTS.
PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
DO NOT STAND UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE THAT
IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON SAFETY
STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION:
When holes must be drilled or punched in an innerbody panel, verify depth of space to the outer body
panel, electrical wiring, or other components. Dam-
age to vehicle can result.
Do not weld exterior panels unless combustible
material on the interior of vehicle is removed from
the repair area. Fire or hazardous conditions, can
result.
Always have a fire extinguisher ready for use when
welding.
Disconnect the negative battery cable clamp when
servicing electrical components that are live when
the ignition is OFF. Damage to electrical system can
result.
Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds on
painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage to fin-
ish or color can result.
Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
when servicing interior trim. Plastic panels can
break.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
improper body component alignment, body seam
porosity, missing plugs, or blocked drain holes. Cen-
trifugal and gravitational force can cause water to
drip from a location away from the actual leak point,
making leak detection difficult. All body sealing
points should be water tight in normal wet-driving
conditions. Water flowing downward from the front of
the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage
compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not
always seal water tight under all conditions. At
times, side glass or door seals will allow water to
enter the passenger compartment during high pres-
sure washing or hard driving rain (severe) condi-
tions. Overcompensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop a water leak that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After completing
a repair, water test vehicle to verify leak has stopped
before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear, and body components are properly
aligned and sealed. If component alignment or seal-
ing is necessary, refer to the appropriate section of
this group for proper procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS
OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
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BODY (Continued)

3.2.2 TRANSMISSION OPERATION AND
SHIFT SCHEDULING AT VARIOUS
OIL TEMPERATURES.
The transmission covered in this manual has
unique shift schedules depending on the tempera-
ture of the transmission oil. The shift schedule is
modified to extend the life of the transmission while
operating under extreme conditions.
The oil temperature is measured with a Temper-
ature Sensor on the 41TE/AE transmission. The
Temperature Sensor is an integral component of the
Transmission Range Sensor (TRS). If the Tempera-
ture Sensor is faulty, (DTC P1799(74)) the trans-
mission will default to a calculated oil temperature.
Oil temperature will then be calculated through a
complex heat transfer equation which uses engine
coolant temperature, battery/ambient temperature,
and engine off time from the Body Control Module
(BCM). These inputs are received from the PCI bus
periodically and used to initialize the oil tempera-
ture at start up. Once the engine is started, the
TCM updates the transmission oil temperature
based on torque converter slip speed, vehicle speed,
gear, and engine coolant temperature to determine
an estimated oil temperature during vehicle opera-
tion. Vehicles using a calculated oil temperature
track oil temperature reasonably accurate during
normal operation. However, if a transmission is
overfilled, a transmission oil cooler becomes re-
stricted, or if a customer drives aggressively in low
gear, the calculated oil temperature will be inaccu-
rate. Consequently the shift schedule selected may
be inappropriate for the current conditions. The key
highlights of the various shift schedules are as
follows:
Extreme Cold:Oil temperature at start up below
-26.6C (-16ÉF)
> Goes to a Cold schedule above -24C (-12ÉF) oil
temperature
> Park, Reverse, Neutral and 2nd gear only (pre-
vents shifting which may fail a clutch with fre-
quent shifts)
Cold:Oil temperature at start up above -24C
(-12ÉF) and below 2.2C (36ÉF)
> Goes to a Warm schedule above 4.4C (40ÉF) oil
temperature
> Delayed 2-3 upshift approximately 35-50 Km/h
(22-31 MPH)
> Delayed 3-4 upshift 72-85 Km/h (45-53 MPH)
> Early 4-3 coastdown shift approximately 48
Km/h (30 MPH)
> Early 3-2 coastdown shift approximately 27
Km/h (17 MPH)> High speed 4-2, 3-2, 2-1 kickdown shifts are
prevented
> No EMCC
Warm:Oil temperature at start up above 2.2C
(36ÉF) and below 27C (80ÉF)
> Goes to a Hot schedule above 27C (80ÉF) oil
temperature
> Normal operation (upshifts, kickdowns, and
coastdowns)
> No EMCC
Hot:Oil temperature at start up above 27C (80ÉF)
> Goes to a Overheat schedule above 115C (240ÉF)
oil temperature
> Normal operation (upshifts, kickdowns, and
coastdowns)
> Full EMCC, No PEMCC except to engage
FEMCC
(Except at closed throttle at speeds above 113-133
Km/h (70 - 83 MPH)
Overheat:Oil temperature above 115C (240ÉF) or
engine coolant temperature above 118C (244ÉF)
> Goes to a Hot below 110C (230ÉF) oil temperature
or a Super Overheat above 115C (240ÉF) oil
temperature
> Delayed 2-3 upshift 40-51 Km/h (25-32 MPH)
> Delayed 3-4 upshift 66-77 Km/h (41-48 MPH)
> 3rd gear FEMCC from 48-77 Km/h (30-48 MPH)
> 3rd gear PEMCC from 43-50 Km/h (27-31 MPH)
Super Overheat:Oil temperature above 127C
(260ÉF)
> Goes back to a Overheat below 115C (240ÉF) oil
temperature
> All a Overheat shift schedules features apply
> 2nd gear PEMCC above 35 Km/h (22 MPH)
> Above 35 Km/h (22 MPH) the torque converter
will not unlock unless the throttle is closed (i.e. at
80 Km/h (50 MPH) a 4th FEMCC to 3rd FEMCC
shift will be made during a part throttle kick-
down or a 4th FEMCC to 2nd PEMCC shift will
be made at wide open throttle) or if a wide open
throttle 2nd PEMCC to 1 kickdown is made.
Causes for operation in the wrong tempera-
ture shift schedule:
Extreme Cold or Cold shift schedule at start up:
> Temperature Sensor circuit.
Overheat or Super Overheat shift schedule after
extended operation:
> Operation in city traffic or stop and go traffic
> Engine idle speed too high
> Aggressive driving in low gear
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Transmission Effects and possible causes:
Scenario 1)- All PRNDL lights stay illuminated
indefinitely in Park following a Key start.
> Wrong Part Number TCM for application
> TRS connector not plugged in
> C1 through C4 (T1, T3, T41, or T42) circuits are
either open, shorted to ground, or shorted to 12
volts.
> PCI bus failure (Open or shorted resulting in no
communication to BCM or Cluster)
> TRS
> TCM
> BCM
Scenario 2)-9P9is indicated following a key start
but all PRNDL lights illuminate in9N9following a
shift from9R9to9N9. If PRNDL lights illuminate in
9N9and shifter is moved directly into939or9L9
position without pausing in9OD9, then the9OD9
position shift schedule and electronic display will
indicate9OD9until the shifter is shifted into the
9OD9position and held for at least 3 seconds.
> Worn Manual Lever (Rooster Comb). Check for
heavy wearing by TRS switch contacts
> Intermittent C1 through C4 (T1, T3, T41 or T42)
circuits. Check for corrosion, terminal push-outs
or spread terminals at 60-way and/or TRS switch
10-way connector
> TRS
> TCM
> BCM
Scenario 3)- If the invalid code happened while
operating in the939or9L9position, then the939or
9L9shift schedule and electronic display will be
frozen (regardless of whether9OD9,939or9L9is
selected) until the shifter is moved to the9N9
position (all PRNDL lights will illuminate) and
then back to the9OD9position and held there for at
least 3 seconds in order to resume the normal9OD9
shift schedule and electronic display.
> Intermittent C1 through C4 (T1, T3, T41 or T42)
circuits. Check for corrosion, terminal push-outs
or spread terminals at 60-way and/or TRS con-
nector
> TRS
> TCM
> BCM
These same symptoms may occur without the
code P0705(28) getting set. It is possible that the
invalid code that was sensed by the TCM only
occurred once or twice during the given ignition key
start and/or did not last for longer than 0.1 second.Name of code:P0120(29) - Throttle Position Sen-
sor Signal
When monitored:Whenever the engine is run-
ning.
Set condition:This code is set if the throttle angle
goes out of range or if throttle angle changes
abruptly (ie: faster than the throttle body motion
could occur)
Theory of operation:The Transmission Control
Module (TCM) receives the throttle position signal
from the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) through a
wire spliced into the TPS circuit to the PCM. The
TPS has a 5-volt pull up supplied from the Power-
train Control Module (PCM). The signal is checked
for out-of-range as well as an intermittent (exces-
sive signal changes).
Transmission Effects:Extremely erratic trans-
mission shifting with an intermittent TPS signal
just prior to setting the code. If the intermittent
does not last long enough to set the code, the
customer will say that the transmission violently
hunts between gears. The TCM will use a calcu-
lated throttle angle supplied by the PCM over the
PCI bus. If the PCI bus is unavailable, the TCM will
use a default throttle angle of 24 degrees for the key
start in which the code was set. The TCM will try to
use the TPS signal again on the next key start.
Possible causes:
> Open or shorted TPS signal and/or ground cir-
cuits
> TCM connector problems
> TPS or TPS connector (Check PCM DTC's)
> PCM
> TCM
Name of code:P1787(31) - OD Hydraulic Pressure
Test Failure
P1788(32) - 2-4 Hydraulic Pressure Test Failure
P1789(33) - OD/2-4 Hydraulic Pressure Test Failure
When monitored:In 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear with
engine speed above 1000 RPM shortly after a shift
and every minute thereafter.
Set condition:Immediately after a shift into 1st,
2nd, or 3rd gear, with engine speed above 1000
RPM, the TCM momentarily turns on element
pressure to the 2-4 and/or OD clutch circuits to
identify that the appropriate pressure switch
closes. If the pressure switch does not close it is
tested again. If the switch does not close the second
time, the appropriate code is set.
Theory of operation:The Transmission Control
Module (TCM) tests the OD and 2-4 pressure
switches when they are off (OD and 2-4 are tested in
1st gear, OD in 2nd gear, and 2-4 in 3rd gear). The
test verifies that the switches are operational. The
TCM verifies that the switch closes when the cor-
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