2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY door lock

(1) Grasp the exposed section of the front parking
brake cable and pull rearward on it. While holding
the park brake in this position, install a pair of lock-
ing pliers on the front parking brake cable just rear-
ward of the second body outrigger bracket (Fig. 76).
(2) Install the equalizer on the front parking brake
cable.
(3) Install the left rear and intermediate park
brake cable in the correct location on the parking
brake cable equalizer (Fig. 77).
(4) Remove the locking pliers from the front park-
ing brake cable. This will allow the adjuster in the
park brake lever (pedal) mechanism to tension the
park brake cables.
(5) Apply and release the parking brake lever
(pedal) one time. This will seat the parking brake
cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking
brake lever (pedal) mechanism to correctly tension
the parking brake cables.
LEVER - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL
(1) Manually release the automatic self-adjusting
mechanism tension of the parking brake lever (pedal)
assembly. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Disconnect negative (ground) cable from the
battery and isolate cable from battery terminal.
(3) Remove sill scuff plate from left door sill.
(4) Remove the left side kick panel.
(5) Remove the silencer panel under the instru-
ment panel.
(6) Remove the steering column cover from the
lower instrument panel.
(7) Remove the reinforcement from the lower
instrument panel.
(8) Remove the front parking brake cable from the
parking brake cable equalizer (Fig. 78).
(9) Remove tension from front park brake cable.
Tension is removed by releasing the locking pliers
from the front park brake cable.
(10) Remove the 3 bolts mounting the wiring junc-
tion block to the instrument panel.
NOTE: When removing the lower mounting bolt,
push the park brake pedal down 5 clicks to access
the lower mounting bolt.(11) Remove the lower bolt mounting the park
brake pedal to the body (Fig. 79).
(12) Remove the forward nut mounting the park
brake pedal to the body (Fig. 79).
(13) Remove the upper bolt mounting the park
brake pedal to the body (Fig. 79).
Fig. 78 Parking Brake Cable Equalizer
1 - EQUALIZER
2 - LEFT REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
3 - LOCKING NUT
4 - INTERMEDIATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
5 - FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Fig. 79 PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNTING
1 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 - LEVER MECHANISM
3 - FRONT CABLE
5 - 52 BRAKES - BASERS
PARKING BRAKE (Continued)
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(14) Pull downward on front park brake cable
while rotating park brake pedal mechanism out from
behind junction block.
(15) Remove park brake pedal release link from
park brake mechanism.
(16) Remove the warning lamp ground switch con-
nector from the park brake pedal mechanism (Fig.
79).
(17) Remove front park brake cable button from
park brake pedal mechanism. Tap end housing for
front park brake cable out of park brake pedal mech-
anism.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install park brake cable end housing into park
brake pedal mechanism.
(2) Install cable retainer onto the park brake cable
strand and then install retainer into pedal bracket.
(3) Install cable strand button into the clevis on
the park brake pedal mechanism.
(4) Install wiring harness connector on warning
indicator lamp ground switch.
(5) Install the park brake release rod on the
release mechanism of the park brake pedal.
(6) Position the park brake pedal mechanism into
its installed position on the body of the vehicle.
(7) Loosely install the top bolt mounting the park
brake pedal mechanism to the body (Fig. 79).
(8) Loosely install the forward nut mounting the
park brake pedal mechanism to the body (Fig. 79).
(9) Loosely install the lower bolt mounting the
park brake pedal mechanism to the body (Fig. 79).
(10) Tighten pedal mechanism attaching bolts and
nut to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(11) Verify that the park brake pedal is in the fully
released (full up) position.
(12) Raise vehicle.
(13) Install the front park brake cable on the park
brake cable equalizer (Fig. 78).
NOTE: If the original lever assembly is being used,
the lever mechanism auto adjuster spring tension
will need to be reset. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/PARK-
ING BRAKE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(14) Lower vehicle.
(15) Remove the lock-out pin (if a new lever has
been installed) from the automatic cable adjuster on
the park brake pedal mechanism.
(16) Install the electrical junction block on the
instrument panel.
(17) Install the reinforcement on the lower instru-
ment panel.
(18) Install the steering column lower cover on the
lower instrument panel.(19) Install the silencer panel under the instru-
ment panel.
(20) Install the left side kick panel.
(21) Install the sill scuff plate on the lower sill of
the left door.
(22) Install the negative (ground) cable on the bat-
tery.
(23) Cycle the park brake pedal one time. This will
seat the park brake cables and will allow the auto-
matic self adjuster to properly tension the park brake
cables.
SHOES - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL
(1) Set the parking brake.The parking brake is
set to keep the hub/bearing and axle shaft from
rotating when loosening the hub nut.
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(3) Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
(4) Remove the cotter pin and nut retainer (Fig.
80) from the stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.
(5) Remove the spring washer (Fig. 81) from the
stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.
(6) Remove the hub nut and washer (Fig. 82) from
the stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.
(7) Release the parking brake.
Fig. 80 Cotter Pin And Nut Retainer
1 - CALIPER
2 - COTTER PIN
3 - ROTOR
4 - NUT RETAINER
5 - OUTER C/V JOINT
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LEVER (Continued)
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(18) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper func-
tion of the vehicle's brake system.
CABLES - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL - PARKING BRAKE CABLE (FRONT)
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a
hoist. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/
HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Manually release the automatic self-adjusting
mechanism tension of the parking brake lever (pedal)
assembly. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(3) Remove the intermediate and left rear park
brake cable from the park brake cable equalizer (Fig.
104).
(4) Remove the front park cable housing retainer
from body outrigger bracket (Fig. 105). Cable is
removable by sliding a 14 mm box wrench over cable
retainer and compressing the three retaining fingers.
Alternate method is to use an aircraft type hose
clamp and screwdriver.
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Remove the left front door sill molding.
(7) Remove the left front kick panel for access to
the park brake cable and park brake pedal assembly.
(8) Lift floor mat for access to park brake cable
and floor pan. Pull the seal and the park brake cable
(Fig. 106) out of the floor pan of vehicle.
(9) Pull parking brake cable strand end forward
and disconnect button from clevis. Tap cable housing
end fitting out of pedal assembly bracket.(10) Remove cable retainer from the parking brake
lever (pedal) assembly bracket.
(11) Pull front parking brake cable assembly out of
vehicle through hole in floor pan.
Fig. 104 Park Brake Cable Attachment To Equalizer
1 - EQUALIZER
2 - LEFT REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
3 - LOCKING NUT
4 - INTERMEDIATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
5 - FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Fig. 105 Front Park Brake Cable Attachment To
Body
1 - CABLE HOUSING RETAINER
2 - BODY OUTRIGGER BRACKET
3 - PUSH WRENCH OVER END OF RETAINER HERE
4 - FRONT PARK BRAKE CABLE
Fig. 106 Front Park Brake Cable At Floor Pan
1 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
2 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL
3 - CARPET
4 - FRONT PARK BRAKE CABLE
5 - SEAL
6 - FLOOR PAN
RSBRAKES - BASE5-61
SHOES (Continued)
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AUDIO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AUDIO
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................1
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION............................3
OPERATION.............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................3
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................4
CD CHANGER
DESCRIPTION............................6
OPERATION.............................6
REMOVAL...............................6
INSTALLATION............................6
CHOKE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................6
D-PILLAR SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................6
INSTALLATION............................7
DASH PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................7INSTALLATION............................7
DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
QUARTER PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
RADIO
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................8
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION............................9
OPERATION.............................9
REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION...........................10
OPERATION.............................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................11
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................12
AUDIO
DESCRIPTION
There are four different system combinations avail-
able on the RS models. The available radio options
are:
²AM/FM Cassette
²AM/FM Compact Disc with Compact Disc
Changer
²AM/FM Cassette with single Compact Disc
Player
²AM/FM Cassette with Compact Disc Changer
All factory installed radio receivers are stereo Elec-
tronically Tuned Radios (ETR) and include and elec-
tronic digital clock function.
OPERATION
Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner's Manual
provided with this vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER
TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
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(4) Connect battery negative cable.
QUARTER PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove speaker grill by prying away from trim
panel.
(3) Remove speaker retaining screws (Fig. 9).
(4) Disconnect wire harness connector from
speaker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wire harness to the speaker.
(2) Install the speaker retaining screws.
(3) Install speaker grill by pressing into the trim
panel.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
RADIO
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
If the vehicle is equipped with remote radio
switches located on the backs of the steering wheel
spokes, and the problem being diagnosed is related to
one of the symptoms listed below, be certain to check
the remote radio switches and circuits as described
in this group, prior to attempting radio diagnosis or
repair.
²Stations changing with no remote radio switch
input
²Radio memory presets not working properly
²Volume changes with no remote radio switch
input
²Remote radio switch buttons taking on other
functions
²CD player skipping tracks
²Remote radio switch inoperative.
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER
TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION:
The speaker output of the radio is a ªfloating
groundº system. Do not allow any speaker lead to
short to ground, as damage to the radio may result.
(1) Check the fuse(s) in the junction block and the
Intelligent Power Module. If OK, go to Step 2. If not
OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse(s).
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the
Intelligent Power Module. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
Fig. 8 DOOR SPEAKER
1 - DOOR SPEAKER
2 - HARNESS CONNECTOR
Fig. 9 QUARTER PANEL SPEAKER
1 - SPEAKER
2 - TRIM PANEL
8A - 8 AUDIORS
DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKER (Continued)
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FASTEN SEAT BELT LAMP OR TONE CONTINUES
FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS AFTER SEAT
BELTS ARE FASTENED AND DRIVER'S DOOR IS
CLOSED.
Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual.
NO TONE WHEN PARK OR HEADLAMPS ARE ON
AND DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN.
Make sure ignition is in lock position with the key
removed.
(1) Check the BCM DTC's and BCM sensors to
verify the door is open. Repair as necessary.
(2) Actuate Chime (BCM actuates).
(3) Inspect BCM connectors and wires for proper
connection.
(4) Measure with a voltmeter the voltage (12v) on
BCM connector (PX2) pin 34 with harness connected.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOME LAMP ON
CHIME
The dome lamp on chime will warn the driver that
the dome lamps have been left on.
When the ignition is OFF:
²Driver's door OPEN (door ajar switch is closed to
ground) and
²Dome lamps are ON (dome lamp switch is closed
to ground),
The chime will sound continuously until driver's
door is closed, dome lamps tuned OFF or until the
battery protection time out of 15 minutes has
expired. Chime rate: 168 to 192 chimes per minute.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
TEMPERATURE CRITICAL CHIME
The engine temperature critical chime will warn
the driver that the vehicle's engine is overheating.
While monitoring the coolant temperature, the Pow-
ertrain Control Module (PCM) will send on the PCI
data bus as engine temperature every 1.376 seconds
to the cluster. The MIC calculates engine tempera-
ture and determines if a warning should occur. This
feature is functional only with the Ignition Switch in
the Run/Start position.
When the engine temperature reaches 122ÉC
(252ÉF) the MIC requests a chime from the BCM and
the engine temperature lamp comes ON. The MIC
turns OFF the lamp when the engine temperature
reaches 117ÉC (242ÉF). The MIC will chime continu-
ously (request from the BCM). The chime will turn
OFF after four minutes or when the temperature
reaches 117ÉC (242ÉF), which ever occurs first.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EXTERIOR LAMPS
ON CHIME
The exterior lamp on chime will warn the driver
that the exterior lights have been left on.
With the ignition switch OFF/key out of ignition:
²Driver's door is open (door ajar switch is closed
to ground)
²Parking lamps or headlamps ON (parking lamp
switch is closed to ground)
The chime will sound until lights are turned OFF,
driver's door closed or until the battery protection
time out of 3 minutes has expired.
Chime rate: 168 to 192 chimes per minute.
To test the exterior lamps left on function:
²Turn ignition off
²Remove ignition key
²Turn exterior lamps on with driver's door open.
Chime should sound until lamps are turned off or
driver's door is closed.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - KEY-IN IGNITION
CHIME
The key-in ignition chime will act as a warning to
the driver that the ignition key has been left in the
ignition switch.
With the ignition switch is in OFF position ONLY:
²Driver's door is open/ajar (door ajar switch is
closed to ground)
²Key is in the ignition switch (ignition is in the
LOCK position)
The chime will sound until one of the above condi-
tions is removed or until battery protection time out
(15 min.) has expired. Chime rate: 168 to 192 chimes
per minute.
To test the key-in ignition function, insert key into
the ignition and open driver's door. Do not turn igni-
tion ON. Chime should sound until key is removed
from ignition or driver's door is closed.
For diagnosis and testing of the Key-In Accessory
chime, use the same testing procedure as above but
with the key in the accessory position.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - LOW OIL
PRESSURE CHIME
The low oil pressure chime will warn the driver
that the engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure
switch will close to ground during a low oil pressure
condition. The oil pressure lamp will illuminate in
the message center. The PCM will monitor the oil
pressure switch and signal a low oil pressure condi-
tion. A continuous four minute warning chime will
sound and the oil pressure lamp will come ON when
the following conditions are met:
²Ignition on and engine not cranking
8B - 2 CHIME/BUZZERRS
CHIME/BUZZER (Continued)
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................1
PCM/SKIM PROGRAMMING................1
BODY CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION............................2
OPERATION.............................3
REMOVAL...............................3
INSTALLATION............................3
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
DESCRIPTION............................3
OPERATION.............................3
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................4
DATA LINK CONNECTOR
DESCRIPTION............................5
OPERATION.............................5
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION............................5
OPERATION.............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................6
FRONT CONTROL MODULE...............6
REMOVAL...............................6
INSTALLATION............................6
MEMORY HEATED SEAT/MIRROR MODULE
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE
DESCRIPTION............................7
OPERATION.............................7REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................8
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION............................8
OPERATION.............................19
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................21
OBTAINING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES...............................21
REMOVAL..............................22
INSTALLATION...........................22
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
DESCRIPTION...........................22
OPERATION.............................23
REMOVAL..............................23
INSTALLATION...........................23
SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION...........................23
OPERATION.............................24
REMOVAL..............................24
INSTALLATION...........................24
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION...........................24
OPERATION.............................24
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................27
PINION FACTOR PROCEDURE............27
QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE..............27
TCC BREAK-IN VIEW/RESET PROCEDURE. . . 28
REMOVAL..............................28
INSTALLATION...........................29
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULES
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/SKIM
PROGRAMMING
NOTE: Before replacing the PCM for a failed driver,
control circuit or ground circuit, be sure to check
the related component/circuit integrity for failures
not detected due to a double fault in the circuit.
Most PCM driver/control circuit failures are caused
by internal component failures (i.e. relay and sole-
noids) and shorted circuits (i.e. pull-ups, drivers
and switched circuits). These failures are difficult to
detect when a double fault has occurred and only
one DTC has set.When a PCM (SBEC) and the SKIM are replaced
at the same time perform the following steps in
order:
(1) Program the new PCM (SBEC)
(2) Program the new SKIM
(3) Replace all ignition keys and program them to
the new SKIM.
PROGRAMMING THE PCM (SBEC)
The SKIS Secret Key is an ID code that is unique
to each SKIM. This code is programmed and stored
in the SKIM, PCM and transponder chip (ignition
keys). When replacing the PCM it is necessary to
program the secret key into the new PCM using the
DRB III. Perform the following steps to program the
secret key into the PCM.
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MEMORY HEATED SEAT/
MIRROR MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Move seat to full forward position.
(3) Working under the seat, disconnect the module
wire harness connectors.
(4) Remove the module retaining screws.
(5) Remove the module from under the seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the module under the seat.
(2) Install the module retaining screws.
(3) Working under the seat, connect the module
wire harness connectors.
(4) Connect and isolate the negative battery cable.
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate (PLG) uti-
lize a PLG control module. This module is located on
the vehicles left side D-pillar just below the motor
assembly (Fig. 8) and contains a microprocessor,
which is used to communicate to the vehicles body
control module. The PLG control module receives and
monitors logic inputs from all the PLG systemswitches except for the outside handle switch. This
module also contains the software technology to
detect liftgate obstructions and stop and / or reverse
the door accordingly.
OPERATION
The PLG control module contains the electronic cir-
cuitry and software used to control the sequence of
events for the PLG system. This module comunicates
on the PCI bus circuit with the vehicles body control
module to monitor many different inputs and outputs
such as door lock status, transmission gear selector
position and vehicle speed. Refer to PLG system
operation for more information.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove left D-pillar trim panel from the vehi-
cle. Refer to Body for the procedure.
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connections from
the PLG motor assembly (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove the screw holding the PLG control
module to the D-pillar (Fig. 9).
(5) Remove the PLG control module from the vehi-
cle.
Fig. 7 FRONT CONTROL MODULE
1 - POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE
Fig. 8 LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE
1 - POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE
2 - MODULE RETAINING SCREWS
3 - D-PILLAR
4 - POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR
5 - MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
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FRONT CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
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