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(5) Slide the speaker from the retainer.
(6) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
speaker.
INSTALLATION
PASSENGER SIDE
(1) Connect the wire harness connector to the
speaker.
(2) Slide the speaker into the retainer.
(3) Install quarter panel trim.
(4) Install upper seat belt bolt. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT OUTBOARD
FRONT - INSTALLATION).
(5) Install liftgate scuff plate.
(6) Install rear header trim.
(7) Connect battery negative cable.
DRIVER SIDE
(1) Connect the wire harness to the speaker.
(2) Slide the speaker into the retainer.
(3) Install quarter panel trim.
(4) Install liftgate scuff plate.
(5) Install jack cover.
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
DASH PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.(2) Remove the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove instrument panel top pad.
(4) Remove speaker screws (Fig. 7).
(5) Disconnect wire harness connector from
speaker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness connector to the speaker.
(2) Install speaker screws.
(3) Install instrument panel top pad.
(4) Install the A-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the door trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the speaker mounting screws (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove wire harness connector from speaker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness connector to speaker.
(2) Install the speaker mounting screws.
(3) Install the door trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 6 D-PILLAR SPEAKER
1 - SPEAKER
2 - RETAINER
3 - TRIM PANEL
Fig. 7 DASH SPEAKER
1 - DASH SPEAKER
2 - HARNESS CONNECTOR
RSAUDIO8A-7
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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
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OK, repair the open circuit to the battery as
required.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction
block. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to the ignition switch as required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the radio, but do not unplug the wire har-
ness connectors. Check for continuity between the
radio chassis and a good ground. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the
open radio chassis ground circuit as required.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the ON position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output circuit
cavity of the left (gray) radio wire harness connector.
If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open circuit
as required.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
cavity of the left (gray) radio wire harness connector.
If OK, replace the faulty radio. If not OK, repair the
open circuit to the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse as
required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove cup holder.
(3) Remove trim panel above cupholder by pulling
straight out.
(4) Remove center instrument panel trim panel.
(5) Remove screws holding radio to instrument
panel.
(6) Pull radio rearward to gain access to the back
of radio (Fig. 10).
(7) Disconnect antenna cable from back of radio.
(8) Remove bolt holding ground strap to the radio.
(9) Disconnect the wire connectors from the back
of the radio.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness to back of radio.
(2) Install bolt holding ground strap to the radio.
(3) Connect antenna cable to back of radio.
(4) Position radio into instrument panel.
(5) Install screws holding radio to instrument
panel.
(6) Install center instrument panel trim.
(7) Install trim panel above cupholder.
(8) Install cupholder.
(9) Connect battery negative cable.
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION
COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION
Numerous ground straps are placed throughout the
vehicle for interference elimination (Fig. 11), (Fig.
12), (Fig. 13), (Fig. 14).
OPERATION
If receiving ignition/engine interference noise on
the radio stations, check and clean all engine and
body ground connections. Ensure all ground connec-
tions are without corrosion. Tighten properly after
cleaning.
Fig. 10 RADIO
1 - RADIO
2 - CD-PLAYER
Fig. 11 Motor Mount to Frame Rail Ground
1 - GROUND STRAP
RSAUDIO8A-9
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REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION
A remote radio control switch option is available on
some models. Two rocker-type switches are mounted
on the back (instrument panel side) of the steering
wheel spokes (Fig. 15). The switch on the left spoke
is the seek switch and has seek up, seek down, and
preset station advance functions. The switch on the
right spoke is the volume control switch and has vol-
ume up, and volume down functions. The switch on
the right spoke also includes a ªmodeº control that
allows the driver to sequentially select AM radio, FM
radio, cassette player, CD player or CD changer (if
equipped).
OPERATION
These switches are resistor multiplexed units that
are hard-wired to the Body Control Module (BCM)
through the clockspring. The BCM sends the proper
messages on the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD)
data bus network to the radio receiver. For diagnosis
of the BCM or the CCD data bus, the use of a DRB
scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures man-
ual are recommended. For more information on the
operation of the remote radio switch controls, refer to
the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.
Fig. 12 2.4L Engine Ground Locations
1 - GROUND STRAP
Fig. 13 2.4L Engine Ground Locations
1 - GROUND WIRES
Fig. 14 3.3/3.8L Engine Ground Locations
1 - GROUND STRAP
Fig. 15 Remote Radio Switch Operational View
1 - PRESET SEEK
2 - SEEK UP
3 - VOLUME UP
4 - MODE
5 - VOLUME DOWN
6 - SEEK DOWN
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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.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capac-
itor to discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the remote radio switch(es) from the
steering wheel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/
REMOTE SWITCHES - REMOVAL).
(3) Use an ohmmeter to check the switch resis-
tance as shown in the Remote Radio Switch Test
table (Fig. 16).
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH TEST
SWITCH POSITION RESISTANCE
VOLUME UP 7320 OHMS
VOLUME DOWN 1210 OHMS
SEEK UP 4530 OHMS
SEEK DOWN 2050 OHMS
PRE-SET STATION ADVANCE 10 OHMSNOTE: The right remote radio switch back is white
in color. The left switch back is black in color. The
right/left remote radio switch orientation is with the
steering wheel installed, and driver in drivers seat.
(4) If the switch resistance checks OK, go to Step
5. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.
(5) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the switch wire harness connector and
a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go
to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open circuit as
required.
(6) Unplug the 24-way white wire harness connec-
tor from the Body Control Module (BCM). Check for
continuity between the radio control circuit cavity of
the remote radio switch wire harness connector and a
good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go
to Step 7. If not OK, repair the short circuit as
required.
(7) Check for continuity between the radio control
circuit cavities of the remote radio switch wire har-
ness connector and the BCM wire harness connector.
There should be continuity. If OK, refer to the proper
Diagnostic Procedures manual to test the BCM and
the CCD data bus. If not OK, repair the open circuit
as required.
REMOVAL
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.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capac-
itor to discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the driver side airbag module from the
vehicle. Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIR BAG.
(3) Remove the steering wheel from the steering
column. Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING
WHEEL.
(4) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
remote radio switch (s).
(5) Remove three screws securing steering wheel
rear cover.
(6) Remove the remote radio switch from the steer-
ing wheel by depressing tabs on each side of each
switch.
Fig. 16 Remote Radio Switches
1 - WHITE REAR SWITCH
2 - BLACK REAR SWITCH
RSAUDIO8A-11
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NOTE: The right remote radio switch back is white
in color. The left switch back is black in color. The
right/left remote radio switch orientation is with the
steering wheel installed, and driver in drivers seat.
INSTALLATION
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.(1) Install remote radio switch to the steering
wheel.
(2) Install three screws securing steering wheel
rear cover.
(3) Connect the wire harness to the remote radio
switch.
(4) Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING/
COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL.
(5) Install the driver side airbag module. Refer to
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
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CHIME/BUZZER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHIME/BUZZER
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................1
CHIME SYSTEM.........................1
DOME LAMP ON CHIME..................2
ENGINE TEMPERATURE CRITICAL CHIME....2EXTERIOR LAMPS ON CHIME..............2
KEY-IN IGNITION CHIME..................2
LOW OIL PRESSURE CHIME...............2
SEAT BELT CHIME.......................3
SEAT BELT LAMP.......................3
TURN SIGNAL ON CHIME.................3
WARNING LAMP ANNOUNCEMENT CHIME....3
CHIME/BUZZER
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
The chime/buzzer system provides the driver with
warning chimes for:
²Seat Belt
²Exterior Lamps ON
²Key-In Ignition
²Engine Temperature Critical
²Turn Signals ON
²Dome Lamp ON
²Low Oil Pressure
²High Speed Warning
²Warning Lamp Announcement
²Key-In Accessory
OPERATION
The Chime/Buzzer Warning System is diagnosed
using a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHIME SYSTEM
NO TONE WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON
AND DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS NOT BUCKLED.
(1) Using a DRBIIItscan tool, actuate chime
(BCM actuates).
(2) Using a voltmeter, check for voltage:
(a) BCM has two battery feeds at pin 1 and pin
5 of the 6±way connector.
(b) Pin 5 of the (BX2) 32 way connector of the
BCM for ignition feed.
(c) Check voltage (PX2) connector, pin 34 for 12v.
(d) If voltage OK, go to step Step 3
(e) If NO voltage repair as necessary. Refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring
information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire
and connector repair procedures, further details on
wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-
out and location views for the various wire harness
connectors, splices and grounds.
(3) Check driver's seat belt buckle switch input
(form ORC) for a closed circuit when not buckled. If
input not seen, look for open in wiring or switch. The
switch is grounded when belt is not buckled.
(4) Verify PCI data bus communication between
ORC and BCM.
NO FASTEN SEAT BELT LAMP WHEN IGNITION
SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
(1) Check for burned out lamp.
(2) Using a voltmeter check for voltage at the clus-
ter conncctor:
(a) Pin 2 of the mechanical instrument cluster
for battery feed.
(b) Pin 11 of the mechanical instrument cluster
for ignition voltage.
(3) Repair as necessary.
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(1) Turn the ignition switch on (transmission in
park/neutral).
(2) Use the DRB III and select THEFT ALARM,
SKIM then MISCELLANEOUS.
(3) Select PCM REPLACED (GAS ENGINE).
(4) Enter secured access mode by entering the
vehicle four-digit PIN.
(5) Select ENTER to update PCM VIN.
NOTE: If three attempts are made to enter secure
access mode using an incorrect PIN, secured
access mode will be locked out for one hour. To
exit this lockout mode, turn the ignition to the RUN
position for one hour then enter the correct PIN.
(Ensure all accessories are turned off. Also monitor
the battery state and connect a battery charger if
necessary).
(6) Press ENTER to transfer the secret key (the
SKIM will send the secret key to the PCM).
(7) Press Page Back to get to the Select System
menu and select ENGINE, MISCELLANEOUS, and
SRI MEMORY CHECK.
(8) The DRB III will ask, Is odometer reading
between XX and XX? Select the YES or NO button on
the DRB III. If NO is selected, the DRB III will read,
Enter odometer Reading. Enter
the odometer reading from the Instrument Panel and
press ENTER.
PROGRAMMING THE SKIM
(1) Turn the ignition switch on (transmission in
park/neutral).
(2) Use the DRB III and select THEFT ALARM,
SKIM then MISCELLANEOUS.
(3) Select PCM REPLACED (GAS ENGINE).
(4) Program the vehicle four-digit PIN into SKIM.
(5) Select COUNTRY CODE and enter the correct
country.
NOTE: Be sure to enter the correct country code. If
the incorrect country code is programmed into
SKIM, the SKIM must be replaced.
(6) Select YES to update VIN (the SKIM will learn
the VIN from the PCM).
(7) Press ENTER to transfer the secret key (the
PCM will send the secret key to the SKIM).
(8) Program ignition keys to SKIM.
NOTE: If the PCM and the SKIM are replaced at the
same time, all vehicle keys will need to be replaced
and programmed to the new SKIM.
PROGRAMMING IGNITION KEYS TO THE SKIM
(1) Turn the ignition switch on (transmission in
park/neutral).
(2) Use the DRB III and select THEFT ALARM,
SKIM then MISCELLANEOUS.
(3) Select PROGRAM IGNITION KEY'S.
(4) Enter secured access mode by entering the
vehicle four-digit PIN.
NOTE: A maximum of eight keys can be learned to
each SKIM. Once a key is learned to a SKIM it (the
key) cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the
DRB III will display one of the following messages:
Programming Not Attempted - The DRB III
attempts to read the programmed key status and
there are no keys programmed into SKIM memory.
Programming Key Failed (Possible Used Key From
Wrong Vehicle) - SKIM is unable to program key due
to one of the following:
²faulty ignition key transponder
²ignition key is programmed to another vehicle.
8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not Done -
SKIM transponder ID memory is full.
(5) Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from
customer (8 keys maximum).
(6) Using the DRB III, erase all ignition keys by
selecting MISCELLANEOUS and ERASE ALL CUR-
RENT IGN. KEYS.
(7) Program all ignition keys.
Learned Key In Ignition - Ignition key transponder
ID is currently programmed in SKIM memory.
BODY CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Control Module (BCM) is concealed
below the driver side end of the instrument panel in
the passenger compartment, where it is secured to
the dash panel.
The BCM utilizes integrated circuitry and informa-
tion carried on the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network along with many
hard wired inputs to monitor many sensor and
switch inputs throughout the vehicle. In response to
those inputs, the internal circuitry and programming
of the BCM allow it to control and integrate many
electronic functions and features of the vehicle
through both hard wired outputs and the transmis-
sion of electronic message outputs to other electronic
modules in the vehicle over the PCI data bus.
8E - 2 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULESRS
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