
INSTALLATION
(1) Install both flexible coolant lines to the heater
unit and install clamps.
(2) Install flexible coolant lines to the coolant pipes
and install clamps.
(3) Install heater unit into vehicle(Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CABIN HEAT-
ER/HEATER UNIT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Refill cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(6) Verify operation of heater unit.
HEATER PIPES - DIESEL
SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Allow cooling system to cool completely
before removing radiator cap or draining cooling
system. Injury could result is system is opened
while system coolant is hot and under pressure.
NOTE: Steel heater lines from engine compartment
to heater unit are part of an assembly that includes
the air intake pipe. If the heater lines or air intake
pipe require removal or replacement the entire
assembly must be removed or replaced.
(1) Open hood.
(2) Drain the cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove clamps from both the EGR cooler and
the lower heater port. Separate hoses from the mat-
ing plumbing port. (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove retaining nut from heater line under
hood bracket.(5) Elevate vehicle on a lift.
NOTE: When supporting vehicle care should be
taken not to damage the heater exhaust tube.
(6) Remove clamps from heater lines to the rubber
connection nearest the tubes. Separate the hoses
from the tube assembly leaving the rubber hose
attached to the supplemental heater.
(7) Remove heater unit intake pipe from heater-
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
CABIN HEATER/INLET HOSE - REMOVAL) (Fig.
2).
(8) Remove heater pipe assembly retaining screws
and remove assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) With vehicle on a lift position the heater pipe
assembly and install the retaining screws.
(2) Install the heater unit intake pipe to the
heater unit(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/CABIN HEATER/INLET HOSE - INSTAL-
LATION).
(3) Connect heater hoses to the heater unit and
tighten the clamps.
(4) Install heater unit intake pipe to heater uni-
t(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
CABIN HEATER/INLET HOSE - INSTALLATION).
(5) Lower vehicle on lift.
(6) Install retaining nut to heater line under hood
bracket and tighten.
(7) Connect heater lines to heater hoses at heater
core and EGR port. Position spring clamps onto the
installed hoses.
(8) Refill cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(9) Close hood.
24a - 2 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGRG
HEATER HOSES - DIESEL SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER (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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3.2.3 OTHER CONTROLS
CHARGING SYSTEM
The charging system is turned on when the
engine is started and ASD relay energized. When
the ASD relay is on, ASD output voltage is supplied
to the ASD sense circuit at the PCM. This voltage is
connected in some cases, through the PCM and
supplied to one of the generator field terminals
(Gen Source +). All others, the Gen field is con-
nected directly to the ASD output voltage. The
amount of current produced by the generator is
controlled by the Electronic Voltage Regulator
(EVR) circuitry, in the PCM. Battery temperature is
determined from IAT. This temperature along with
sensed line voltage, is used by the PCM to vary the
battery charging rate. This is done by cycling the
ground path to the other generator field terminal
(Gen field driver).
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM
The PCM controls vehicle speed by operation of
the speed control servo vacuum and vent solenoids.
Energizing the vacuum solenoid applies vacuum to
the servo to increase throttle position. Operation of
the vent solenoid slowly releases the vacuum allow-
ing throttle position to decrease. A special dump
solenoid allows immediate release of throttle posi-
tion caused by braking, cruise control switch turned
off, shifting into neutral, excessive RPM (tires spin-
ning) or ignition off.
LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The leak detection pump is a device that pressur-
izes the evaporative system to determine if there
are any leaks. When certain conditions are met, the
PCM will activate the pump and start counting
pump strokes. If the pump stops within a calibrated
number of strokes, the system is determined to be
normal. If the pump does not stop or stops too soon,
a DTC will be set.
3.2.4 PCM OPERATING MODES
As input signals to the PCM change, the PCM
adjusts its response to output devices. For example,
the PCM must calculate a different injector pulse
width and ignition timing for idle than it does for
wide open throttle. There are several different
modes of operation that determine how the PCM
responds to the various input signals.
There are two types of engine control operation:
open loopandclosed loop.
Inopen loopoperation, the PCM receives input
signals and responds according to preset program-
ming. Inputs from the heated oxygen sensors are
not monitored.Inclosed loopoperation, the PCM monitors the
inputs from the heated oxygen sensors. This input
indicates to the PCM whether or not the calculated
injector pulse width results in the ideal air-fuel
ratio of 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel. By monitoring
the exhaust oxygen content through the oxygen
sensor, the PCM can fine tune injector pulse width.
Fine tuning injector pulse width allows the PCM to
achieve the lowest emission levels while maintain-
ing optimum fuel economy.
The engine start-up (crank), engine warm-up,
and wide open throttle modes are open loop modes.
Under most operating conditions, closed loop modes
occur with the engine at operating temperature.
IGNITION SWITCH ON (ENGINE OFF) MODE
When the ignition switch activates the fuel injec-
tion system, the following actions occur:
1. The PCM determines atmospheric air pressure
from the MAP sensor input to determine basic
fuel strategy.
2. The PCM monitors the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor and throttle position sensor input.
The PCM modifies fuel strategy based on this
input.
When the key is in the on position and the engine
is not running (zero rpm), the auto shutdown relay
and fuel pump relay are not energized. Therefore,
voltage is not supplied to the fuel pump, ignition
coil, and fuel injectors.
Engine Start-up ModeÐ This is an open loop
mode. The following actions occur when the starter
motor is engaged:
1. The auto shutdown and fuel pump relays are
energized. If the PCM does not receive the cam-
shaft and crankshaft signal within approxi-
mately one second, these relays are de-
energized.
2. The PCM energizes all fuel injectors until it
determines crankshaft position from the cam-
shaft and crankshaft signals. The PCM deter-
mines crankshaft position within one engine
revolution. After the camshaft position has been
determined, the PCM energizes the fuel injectors
in sequence. The PCM adjusts the injector pulse
width and synchronizes the fuel injectors by
controlling the fuel injectors' ground paths.
3. Once the engine idles within 64 rpm of its target
engine speed, the PCM compares the current
MAP sensor value with the value received dur-
ing the ignition switch on (zero rpm) mode. A
diagnostic trouble code is written to PCM mem-
ory if a minimum difference between the two
values is not found.
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