
LEAK DETECTION PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The leak detection pump is a device used to detect
a leak in the evaporative system.
The primary components within the leak detection
pump assembly are: a three-port leak detection sole-
noid valve, a pump assembly that includes a spring
loaded diaphragm, a reed switch which is used to
monitor the pump diaphragm movement (position),
two check valves, and a spring loaded vent seal
valve.
OPERATION - LDP
Immediately after a cold start, when the engine
temperature is between 40ÉF and 86ÉF, the 3 port
solenoid is briefly energized. This initializes the
pump by drawing air into the pump cavity and also
closes the vent seal. During non-test test conditions,
the vent seal is held open by the pump diaphragm
assembly which pushes it open at the full travel posi-
tion. The vent seal will remain closed while the
pump is cycling. This is due to the operation of the 3
port solenoid which prevents the diaphragm assem-
bly from reaching full travel. After the brief initial-
ization period, the solenoid is de-energized, allowing
atmospheric pressure to enter the pump cavity. This
permits the spring to drive the diaphragm which
forces air out of the pump cavity and into the vent
system. When the solenoid is energized and de-ener-
gized, the cycle is repeated creating flow in typical
diaphragm pump fashion. The pump is controlled in
2 modes:
PUMP MODE:The pump is cycled at a fixed rate
to achieve a rapid pressure build in order to shorten
the overall test time.
TEST MODE:The solenoid is energized with a
fixed duration pulse. Subsequent fixed pulses occur
when the diaphragm reaches the switch closure
point.
The spring in the pump is set so that the system
will achieve an equalized pressure of about 7.5 inches
of water.
When the pump starts, the cycle rate is quite high.
As the system becomes pressurized, pump rate drops.
If there is no leak, the pump will quit. If there is a
leak, the test is terminated at the end of the test
mode.
If there is no leak, the purge monitor is run. If the
cycle rate increases due to the flow through the
purge system, the test is passed and the diagnostic is
complete.
The canister vent valve will unseal the system
after completion of the test sequence as the pump
diaphragm assembly moves to the full travel position.
OPERATION - LDP SWITCH
The leak detection pump LDP assembly incorpo-
rates two primary functions: it detects a leak in the
evaporative system, and it seals the evaporative sys-
tem so that the required leak detection monitor test
can be run.
The three-port LDP solenoid valve is used to
expose either engine vacuum or atmospheric pressure
to the top side of the leak detection pump diaphragm.
When the LDP solenoid valve is denergized its port
(opening) to engine vacuum is blocked off. This
allows ambient air (atmospheric pressure) to enter
the top of the pump diaphragm. The spring load on
the diaphragm will push the diaphragm down, as
long as there is no pressure present in the rest of the
evaporative system. If there is sufficient evaporative
system pressure present, then the pump diaphragm
will stay in the9up9position. If the evaporative sys-
tem pressure decays, then the pump diaphragm will
eventually fall. The rate of this decent is dependent
upon the size of the evaporative system leak (Large
or small).
When the LDP solenoid valve is energized the port
(opening) to atmosphere is blocked off. At the same
time, the port to engine vacuum is opened. Engine
vacuum replaces atmospheric pressure. When engine
vacuum is sufficient, it over comes the spring pres-
sure load on the pump diaphragm and causes the
diaphragm to rise to its9up9position. The reed
switch will change state depending upon the position
of the pump diaphragm.
If the diaphragm is in the9up9position the reed
switch will be in its9open9state. This means that the
12 volt signal sense to the PCM is interrupted. Zero
volts is detected by the PCM. If the pump diaphragm
is in the9down9position the reed switch will be in its
9closed9state. 12 volts is sent to the PCM via the
switch sense circuit.
The check valves are one-way valves. The first
check valve is used to draw outside air into the lower
chamber of the LDP (the space that is below the
pump diaphragm). The second check valve is used to
vent this outside air, which has become pressurized
from the fall of the pump diaphragm, into the evap-
orative system.
The spring loaded vent seal valve, inside the LDP
is used to seal off the evaporative system. When the
pump diaphragm is in the9up9position the spring
pushes the vent seal valve closed. The vent seal valve
opens only when the pump diaphragm is in its9full
down9position. When the pump assembly is in its
pump mode the pump diaphragm is not allowed to
descend (fall) so far as to allow the vent seal valve to
open. This allows the leak detection pump to develop
the required pressure within the evaporative system
for system leak testing.
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A pressure build up within the evaporative system
may cause pressure on the lower side of the LDP dia-
phragm. This will cause the LDP diaphragm to
remain in its9up9position (stuck in the up position).
This condition can occur even when the solenoid
valve is deenergized. This condition can be caused by
previous cycling (pumping) of the LDP by the techni-
cian (dealer test). Another way that this condition is
created is immediately following the running of the
vehicle evaporative system monitor. In this case, the
PCM has not yet opened the proportional purge sole-
noid in order to vent the pressure that has been built
up in the evaporative system to the engine combus-
tion system. The technician will need to vent the
evaporative system pressure via the vehicle fuel filler
cap and its fuel filler secondary seal (if so equipped
in the fuel filler neck). This will allow the technician
to cycle the LDP and to watch switch state changes.
After passing the leak detection phase of the test,
system pressure is maintained until the purge sys-
tem is activated, in effect creating a leak. If the dia-
phragm falls (as is expected), causing the reed switch
to change state, then the diagnostic test is completed.
When one of the evaporative system leak monitors
begins its various tests, a test is performed to deter-
mine that no part of the evaporative system is
blocked. In this test, the LDP is cycled (pumped) a
calibrated (few) number of times. Pressure should not
build up in the evaporative system. If pressure is
present, then LDP diaphragm is forced to stay in its
9up9position. The reed switch now stays open and
the PCM senses this open (incorrect) state. The evap-
orative system monitor will fail the test because of a
detected obstruction within the system.
Possible causes:
²Open or shorted LDP switch sense circuit
²Leak Detection Pump switch failure
²Open fused ignition switch output
²Restricted, disconnected, or blocked manifold
vacuum source
²Obstruction of hoses or lines
²PCM failure
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove 3 hoses (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the electrical connector (Fig. 5) .
(5) Remove the 3 screws and remove LDP pump.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install LDP.
(2) Install the 3 screws and tighten (Fig. 5).
(3) Install the electrical connector.
(4) Install the 3 hoses (Fig. 4).(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 4 LDP LOCATION
Fig. 5 LDP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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LEAK DETECTION PUMP (Continued)

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
TASK MANAGER
DESCRIPTION...........................23OPERATION.............................23
TASK MANAGER
DESCRIPTION
The PCM is responsible for efficiently coordinating
the operation of all the emissions-related compo-
nents. The PCM is also responsible for determining if
the diagnostic systems are operating properly. The
software designed to carry out these responsibilities
is call the 'Task Manager'.
OPERATION
The Task Manager determines which tests happen
when and which functions occur when. Many of the
diagnostic steps required by OBD II must be per-
formed under specific operating conditions. The Task
Manager software organizes and prioritizes the diag-
nostic procedures. The job of the Task Manager is to
determine if conditions are appropriate for tests to be
run, monitor the parameters for a trip for each test,
and record the results of the test. Following are the
responsibilities of the Task Manager software:
²Test Sequence
²MIL Illumination
²Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
²Trip Indicator
²Freeze Frame Data Storage
²Similar Conditions Window
Test Sequence
In many instances, emissions systems must fail
diagnostic tests more than once before the PCM illu-
minates the MIL. These tests are know as 'two trip
monitors.' Other tests that turn the MIL lamp on
after a single failure are known as 'one trip moni-
tors.' A trip is defined as 'start the vehicle and oper-
ate it to meet the criteria necessary to run the given
monitor.'
Many of the diagnostic tests must be performed
under certain operating conditions. However, there
are times when tests cannot be run because another
test is in progress (conflict), another test has failed
(pending) or the Task Manager has set a fault that
may cause a failure of the test (suspend).
²Pending
Under some situations the Task Manager will notrun a monitor if the MIL is illuminated and a fault is
stored from another monitor. In these situations, the
Task Manager postpones monitorspendingresolu-
tion of the original fault. The Task Manager does not
run the test until the problem is remedied.
For example, when the MIL is illuminated for an
Oxygen Sensor fault, the Task Manager does not run
the Catalyst Monitor until the Oxygen Sensor fault is
remedied. Since the Catalyst Monitor is based on sig-
nals from the Oxygen Sensor, running the test would
produce inaccurate results.
²Conflict
There are situations when the Task Manager does
not run a test if another monitor is in progress. In
these situations, the effects of another monitor run-
ning could result in an erroneous failure. If thiscon-
flictis present, the monitor is not run until the
conflicting condition passes. Most likely the monitor
will run later after the conflicting monitor has
passed.
For example, if the Fuel System Monitor is in
progress, the Task Manager does not run the EGR
Monitor. Since both tests monitor changes in air/fuel
ratio and adaptive fuel compensation, the monitors
will conflict with each other.
²Suspend
Occasionally the Task Manager may not allow a two
trip fault to mature. The Task Manager willsus-
pendthe maturing of a fault if a condition exists
that may induce an erroneous failure. This prevents
illuminating the MIL for the wrong fault and allows
more precis diagnosis.
For example, if the PCM is storing a one trip fault
for the Oxygen Sensor and the EGR monitor, the
Task Manager may still run the EGR Monitor but
will suspend the results until the Oxygen Sensor
Monitor either passes or fails. At that point the Task
Manager can determine if the EGR system is actu-
ally failing or if an Oxygen Sensor is failing.
MIL Illumination
The PCM Task Manager carries out the illumina-
tion of the MIL. The Task Manager triggers MIL illu-
mination upon test failure, depending on monitor
failure criteria.
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The Task Manager Screen shows both a Requested
MIL state and an Actual MIL state. When the MIL is
illuminated upon completion of a test for a third trip,
the Requested MIL state changes to OFF. However,
the MIL remains illuminated until the next key
cycle. (On some vehicles, the MIL will actually turn
OFF during the third key cycle) During the key cycle
for the third good trip, the Requested MIL state is
OFF, while the Actual MILL state is ON. After the
next key cycle, the MIL is not illuminated and both
MIL states read OFF.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
With OBD II, different DTC faults have different
priorities according to regulations. As a result, the
priorities determine MIL illumination and DTC era-
sure. DTCs are entered according to individual prior-
ity. DTCs with a higher priority overwrite lower
priority DTCs.
Priorities
²Priority 0 ÐNon-emissions related trouble codes
²Priority 1 Ð One trip failure of a two trip fault
for non-fuel system and non-misfire.
²Priority 2 Ð One trip failure of a two trip fault
for fuel system (rich/lean) or misfire.
²Priority3ÐTwotrip failure for a non-fuel sys-
tem and non-misfire or matured one trip comprehen-
sive component fault.
²Priority4ÐTwotrip failure or matured fault
for fuel system (rich/lean) and misfire or one trip cat-
alyst damaging misfire.
Non-emissions related failures have no priority.
One trip failures of two trip faults have low priority.
Two trip failures or matured faults have higher pri-
ority. One and two trip failures of fuel system and
misfire monitor take precedence over non-fuel system
and non-misfire failures.
DTC Self Erasure
With one trip components or systems, the MIL is
illuminated upon test failure and DTCs are stored.
Two trip monitors are components requiring failure
in two consecutive trips for MIL illumination. Upon
failure of the first test, the Task Manager enters a
maturing code. If the component fails the test for a
second time the code matures and a DTC is set.
After three good trips the MIL is extinguished and
the Task Manager automatically switches the trip
counter to a warm-up cycle counter. DTCs are auto-
matically erased following 40 warm-up cycles if the
component does not fail again.
For misfire and fuel system monitors, the compo-
nent must pass the test under a Similar Conditions
Window in order to record a good trip. A Similar Con-
ditions Window is when engine RPM is within6375RPM and load is within610% of when the fault
occurred.
NOTE: It is important to understand that a compo-
nent does not have to fail under a similar window of
operation to mature. It must pass the test under a
Similar Conditions Window when it failed to record
a Good Trip for DTC erasure for misfire and fuel
system monitors.
DTCs can be erased anytime with a DRBIIIt.
Erasing the DTC with the DRBIIIterases all OBD II
information. The DRBIIItautomatically displays a
warning that erasing the DTC will also erase all
OBD II monitor data. This includes all counter infor-
mation for warm-up cycles, trips and Freeze Frame.
Trip Indicator
TheTripis essential for running monitors and
extinguishing the MIL. In OBD II terms, a trip is a
set of vehicle operating conditions that must be met
for a specific monitor to run. All trips begin with a
key cycle.
Good Trip
The Good Trip counters are as follows:
²Global Good Trip
²Fuel System Good Trip
²Misfire Good Trip
²Alternate Good Trip (appears as a Global Good
Trip on DRBIIIt)
²Comprehensive Components
²Major Monitor
²Warm-Up Cycles
Global Good Trip
To increment a Global Good Trip, the Oxygen sen-
sor and Catalyst efficiency monitors must have run
and passed.
Fuel System Good Trip
To count a good trip (three required) and turn off
the MIL, the following conditions must occur:
²Engine in closed loop
²Operating in Similar Conditions Window
²Short Term multiplied by Long Term less than
threshold
²Less than threshold for a predetermined time
If all of the previous criteria are met, the PCM will
count a good trip (three required) and turn off the
MIL.
Misfire Good Trip
If the following conditions are met the PCM will
count one good trip (three required) in order to turn
off the MIL:
²Operating in Similar Condition Window
²1000 engine revolutions with no misfire
Alternate Good Trip
Alternate Good Trips are used in place of Global
Good Trips for Comprehensive Components and
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TASK MANAGER (Continued)

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The procedures contained in this manual include
specifications, instructions, and graphics needed to
diagnose the PCM Powertrain System. The diag-
nostics in this manual are based on the failure
condition or symptom being present at time of
diagnosis.
Please follow the recommendations below when
choosing your diagnostic path.
1. First make sure the DRBIIItis communicating
with the appropriate modules; ie., if the DRBIIIt
displays a No Response condition, you must
diagnose this first before proceeding.
2. Read DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes) with the
DRBIIIt.
3. If no DTC's are present, identify the customer
complaint.
4. Once the DTC or customer complaint is identi-
fied, locate the matching test in the Table of
Contents and begin to diagnose the symptom.
All component location views are in Section 8.0.
All connector pinouts are in Section 9.0. All system
schematics are in Section 10.0.
An * placed before the symptom description indi-
cates a customer complaint.
When repairs are required, refer to the appropri-
ate service information for the proper removal and
repair procedure.
Diagnostic procedures change every year. New
diagnostic systems may be added; carryover sys-
tems may be enhanced. READ THIS DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION BEFORE TRYING TO DIAG-
NOSE A VEHICLE CODE. It is recommended that
you review the entire diagnostic information to
become familiar with all new and changed diagnos-
tic procedures.
If you have any comments or recommendations
after reviewing the diagnostic information, please
fill out the form at the back of the book and mail it
back to us.
1.1 SYSTEM COVERAGE
This diagnostic procedures manual covers the
following 2001 Town and Country; Caravan/Grand
Caravan; and Voyager/Grand Voyager vehicles
equipped with the 2.4L and the 3.3L/3.8L engines.
1.2 SIX-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING
PROCEDURE
Diagnosis of the powertrain control module
(PCM) is done in six basic steps:
²verification of complaint
²verification of any related symptoms
²symptom analysis
²problem isolation
²repair of isolated problem
²verification of proper operation
2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF
SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors
and controls:
²Fuel System
²Idle Air Control System
²Ignition System
²Charging System
²Speed Control System
²Cooling system
3.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND
FUNCTIONAL OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) engine sys-
tems have the latest in technical advances. The
on-board Euro Stage III OBD diagnostics incorpo-
rated with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
are intended to assist the field technician in repair-
ing vehicle problems by the quickest means.
3.2 FUNCTIONAL OPERATION
3.2.1 FUEL CONTROL
The PCM controls the air/fuel ratio of the engine
by varying fuel injector on time. Mass air flow is
calculated using the speed density method using
enigne speed, manifold absolute pressure, and air
temperature change.
Different fuel calculation strategies are used de-
pending on the operational state of the engine.
During crank mode, a prime shot fuel pulse is
delivered followed by fuel pulses determined by a
crank time strategy. Cold engine operation is deter-
mined via an open loop strategy until the O2
sensors have reached operating temperature. At
this point, the strategy enters a closed loop mode
where fuel requirements are based upon the state of
the O2 sensors, engine speed, MAP, throttle posi-
tion, air temperature, battery voltage, and coolant
temperature.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC TEST
POOR FUEL ECONOMY CHECKING PCM POWER AND GND CKT
CHECKING THE FUEL PRESSURE
CHECKING ECT SENSOR
CHECKING THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
CHECKING MAP SENSOR
CHECKING IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR OPERATION
CHECKING IAT SENSOR
3.4 USING THE DRBIIIT
Refer to the DRBIIItuser 's guide for instructions
and assistance with reading DTC's, erasing DTC's,
and other DRBIIItfunctions.
3.5 DRBIIITERROR MESSAGES AND
BLANK SCREEN
Under normal operation, the DRBIIItwill dis-
play one of only two error messages:
± User-Requested WARM Boot or User-
Requested COLD Boot
ver: 2.14
date: 26 Jul93
file: key_itf.cc
date: Jul 26 1993
line: 548
err: 0x1
User-Requested COLD Boot
Press MORE to switch between this display
and the application screen.
Press F4 when done noting information.
3.5.1 DRBIIITDOES NOT POWER UP
If the LED's do not light or no sound is emitted at
start up, check for loose cable connections or a bad
cable. Check the vehicle battery voltage (data link
connector cavity 16). A minimum of 11 volts is
required to adequately power the DRBIIIt.
If all connections are proper between the
DRBIIItand the vehicle or other devices, and the
vehicle battery is fully charged, and inoperative
DRBIIItmay be the result of faulty cable or vehicle
wiring.
3.5.2 DISPLAY IS NOT VISIBLE
Low temperatures will affect the visibility of the
display. Adjust the contrast to compensate for this
condition
4.0 DISCLAIMERS, SAFETY,
WARNINGS
4.1 DISCLAIMERS
All information, illustrations, and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time
without notice.
4.2 SAFETY
4.2.1 TECHNICIAN SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON
MONOXIDE THAT IS ODORLESS, CAUSES
SLOWER REACTION TIME, AND CAN LEAD
TO SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS
OPERATING, KEEP SERVICE AREAS WELL
VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE VEHICLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP EXHAUST
REMOVAL SYSTEM.
Set the parking brake and block the wheels before
testing or repairing the vehicle. It is especially
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GENERAL INFORMATION

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE
PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRB
parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for param-
eter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DRB Freeze Frame information. If possible, try to duplicate the
conditions under which the DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
No®Test Complete.
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Disconnect the Generator Field harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Generator Field Driver circuit from the PCM harness
connector to ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Generator Field Driver circuit shorted to ground.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
No®Go To 6
6 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Generator Field harness connector.
Measure resistance of the Generator Field Driver terminal to ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair or replace the shorted Generator as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
No®Go To 7
7 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
6 Disconnect the Generator Field harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIItactuate the Generator Field Driver.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the ASD Relay Output circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Repair the ASD Relay Output circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
7 If there is no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Ye s®Repair or replace the Generator as necessary..
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
8WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE
PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRB
parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for param-
eter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DRB Freeze Frame information. If possible, try to duplicate the
conditions under which the DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3.
No®Test Complete.
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P1682-CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW ÐContinued