2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY diagram

NOTE: The following tests may not prove conclu-
sive in the diagnosis of this system. The most reli-
able, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the
Sentry Key Immobilizer System involves the use of
a DRB IIITscan tool. Refer to the proper Body Diag-
nostic Procedures Manual.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) and
the Programmable Communication Interface (PCI)
bus network should be diagnosed using a DRB IIIt
scan tool. The DRB IIItwill allow confirmation that
the PCI bus is functional, that the Sentry Key Immo-
bilizer Module (SKIM) is placing the proper messages
on the PCI bus, and that the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) is receiving the PCI bus messages.
Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures man-
ual, and Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit
descriptions and diagrams.
(1) Check the fuses in the Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
shorted circuit or component as required and replace
the faulty fuse.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remote cable from the remote terminal. Unplug the
wire harness connector at the SKIM. Check for con-
tinuity between the ground circuit cavity of the
SKIM wire harness connector and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the open circuit to ground as required.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
SKIM wire harness connector. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open circuit to the fuse in the
IPM as required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run/start) circuit cavity of the SKIM wire
harness connector. If OK, use a DRB IIItscan tool
and the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual
to complete the diagnosis of the SKIS. If not OK,
repair the open circuit to the fuse in the IPM as
required.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM
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 har-
ness connectors, splices and grounds. Using a DRB
IIItscan tool. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic
Procedures Manual for test procedures.
HOOD AJAR SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a small flat blade screwdriver, pry trig-
ger switch from the bracket on the left fender well.
(3) Disconnect the hood ajar switch from the wire
connector and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the hood ajar switch to the wire conec-
tor.
(2) Press the hood ajar switch into position on the
bracket located on the left inner fender well.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(4) Close the hood and check for proper operation.
TRANSPONDER KEY
DESCRIPTION
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) uses a
transponder chip that is integral to each ignition key
(Fig. 1) to communicate with the Sentry Key Immo-
bilizer Module (SKIM). Ignition keys are supplied
with the vehicle when it is shipped from the factory.
The transponder chip is undermolded within the
head of the key. This undermold is hidden beneath
an overmolded rubber cap.
Fig. 1 TRANSPONDER KEY - TYPICAL
1 - MOLDED CAP
2 - TRANSPONDER
3 - MOLDED CAP REMOVED
4 - SENTRY KEY
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
WIPER MOTOR WILL NOT
RUN1. BLOWN FUSE.
2. NEW FUSE BLOWS.
3. NEW FUSE BLOWS.
4. NO VOLTAGE AT MOTOR.
5. POOR GROUND.1. REPLACE FUSE, AND RUN SYSTEM.
2. CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRING OR
SWITCH.
3. REPLACE FUSE, REMOVE MOTOR
CONNECTOR, TURN SWITCH ON, FUSE
DOES NOT BLOW, REPLACE MOTOR.
4. CHECK SWITCH AND WIRING
HARNESS. REFER TO WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
5. REPAIR GROUND WIRE CONNECTION
AS NECESSARY.
FRONT WIPER ARMS
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The driver side wiper arm must be
parked above the passenger side. Failure to do so
will result in damage to the arms, blades or system.
(1) Disengage the clip holding outside end of the
wiper arm pivot cover to the wiper arm.
(2) Lift the arm cap upward.
(3) Remove the nut holding wiper arm to the wiper
pivot.
(4) Using a suitable two jaw puller, separate the
wiper arm from the wiper pivot (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Verify that the wiper motor and linkage are in
the park position.
(2) Place the wiper arm in position over the wiper
pivot (Fig. 3).
(3) Install the nut to hold the wiper arm to the
wiper pivot. Tighten nut to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
(4) Push the arm cap cover down.
(5) Engage clip to the hold outside end of wiper
arm pivot cover to the wiper arm.
ADJUSTMENTS - WIPER ARM ALIGNMENT
(1) Verify wiper blade element condition and wiper
arm spring tension. Run wipers in low speed mode
while applying water to the windshield. Observe the
wiper blade that is chattering or skipping across the
windshield. If the wiper element is not rolling over
when the wiper direction reverses, align the wiper
arm. The extension bar portion of the wiper arm
Fig. 2 WIPER ARM REMOVAL
1 - WASHER NOZZLE
2 - HOOD
3 - COWL COVER
4 - WINDSHIELD
5 - TWO JAW PULLER
6 - ARM CAP
7 - WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM
Fig. 3 WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
1 - WIPER BLADES
2 - WINDSHIELD
3 - WASHER NOZZLES
4 - WIPER ARMS
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WIRING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION...... 8Wa-01-1
COMPONENT INDEX................. 8Wa-02-1
POWER DISTRIBUTION.............. 8Wa-10-1
GROUND DISTRIBUTION............. 8Wa-15-1
BUS COMMUNICATIONS............. 8Wa-18-1
CHARGING SYSTEM................. 8Wa-20-1
STARTING SYSTEM................. 8Wa-21-1
FUEL/IGNITION SYSTEM............. 8Wa-30-1
TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.... 8Wa-31-1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL........... 8Wa-33-1
ANTILOCK BRAKES.................. 8Wa-35-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM.... 8Wa-39-1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.............. 8Wa-40-1
HORN/CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET . 8Wa-41-1
AIR CONDITIONING-HEATER.......... 8Wa-42-1
AIRBAG SYSTEM................... 8Wa-43-1
INTERIOR LIGHTING................. 8Wa-44-1
BODY CONTROL MODULE............ 8Wa-45-1MESSAGE CENTER.................. 8Wa-46-1
AUDIO SYSTEM.................... 8Wa-47-1
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER........... 8Wa-48-1
OVERHEAD CONSOLE................ 8Wa-49-1
FRONT LIGHTING................... 8Wa-50-1
REAR LIGHTING.................... 8Wa-51-1
TURN SIGNALS..................... 8Wa-52-1
WIPERS........................... 8Wa-53-1
TRAILER TOW...................... 8Wa-54-1
POWER WINDOWS.................. 8Wa-60-1
POWER DOOR LOCKS............... 8Wa-61-1
POWER MIRRORS.................. 8Wa-62-1
POWER SEATS..................... 8Wa-63-1
SPLICE INFORMATION............... 8Wa-70-1
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS.............. 8Wa-80-1
CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS BUX . 8Wa-90-1
SPLICE LOCATIONS BUX............. 8Wa-95-1 RGWIRING
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WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION............................1
WARNING...............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................5
WIRING HARNESS......................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................6
TESTING OF VOLTAGE POTENTIAL.........6
TESTING FOR CONTINUITY...............6
TESTING FOR SHORT TO GROUND.........6
TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND ON
FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS........7
TESTING FOR VOLTAGE DROP............7
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................8
CONNECTOR - AUGAT
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8CONNECTOR - MOLEX
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
CONNECTOR - THOMAS AND BETTS
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION...........................10
DIODE
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10
TERMINAL
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................11
WIRE
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - WIRE SPLICING . . 11
WIRING DIAGRAM
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION - HOW TO USE WIRING
DIAGRAMS
DaimlerChrysler Corporation wiring diagrams are
designed to provide information regarding the vehi-
cles wiring content. In order to effectively use the
wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles, it is important
to understand all of their features and characteris-
tics.
Diagrams are arranged such that the power (B+)
side of the circuit is placed near the top of the page,
and the ground (B-) side of the circuit is placed near
the bottom of the page (Fig. 1).
All switches, components, and modules are shown
in the at rest position with the doors closed and the
key removed from the ignition (Fig. 2).Components are shown two ways. A solid line
around a component indicates that the component is
complete. A dashed line around the component indi-
cates that the component is being shown is not com-
plete. Incomplete components have a reference
number to indicate the page where the component is
shown complete.
It is important to realize that no attempt is made
on the diagrams to represent components and wiring
as they appear on the vehicle. For example, a short
piece of wire is treated the same as a long one. In
addition, switches and other components are shown
as simply as possible, with regard to function only.
SYMBOLS
International symbols are used throughout the wir-
ing diagrams. These symbols are consistent with
those being used around the world (Fig. 3).
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Fig. 3 WIRING DIAGRAM SYMBOLS
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TERMINOLOGY
This is a list of terms and definitions used in the
wiring diagrams.
LHD .................Left Hand Drive Vehicles
RHD................Right Hand Drive Vehicles
ATX . . Automatic Transmissions-Front Wheel Drive
MTX....Manual Transmissions-Front Wheel Drive
AT ....Automatic Transmissions-Rear Wheel Drive
MT .....Manual Transmissions-Rear Wheel Drive
SOHC...........Single Over Head Cam Engine
DOHC..........Double Over Head Cam Engine
Built-Up-Export.......... Vehicles Built For Sale
In Markets Other Than North America
Except-Built-Up-Export.... Vehicles Built For Sale
In North America
WARNINGS - GENERAL
WARNINGSprovide information to prevent per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING:: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO-
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH
ALWAYS IS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS THE
PROCEDURE REQUIRES IT TO BE ON.
WARNING: SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN
WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE. AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN PARK. A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN NEUTRAL.
WARNING: OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE
FAN AND BELTS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HOT PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIA-
TOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S), TAIL PIPE, CATA-
LYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS
NEAR THE BATTERY. GASES ARE ALWAYS
PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES,
LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY AND LOOSE CLOTH-
ING.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIRING HARNESS
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
When diagnosing a problem in an electrical circuit
there are several common tools necessary. These tools
are listed and explained below.
²Jumper Wire - This is a test wire used to con-
nect two points of a circuit. It can be used to bypass
an open in a circuit.
WARNING: NEVER USE A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS
A LOAD, SUCH AS A MOTOR, CONNECTED
BETWEEN A BATTERY FEED AND GROUND.
²Voltmeter - Used to check for voltage on a cir-
cuit. Always connect the black lead to a known good
ground and the red lead to the positive side of the
circuit.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
voltages in these circuits, use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating.
²Ohmmeter - Used to check the resistance
between two points of a circuit. Low or no resistance
in a circuit means good continuity.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
resistance in these circuits use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating. In addition,
make sure the power is disconnected from the cir-
cuit. Circuits that are powered up by the vehicle's
electrical system can cause damage to the equip-
ment and provide false readings.
²Probing Tools - These tools are used for probing
terminals in connectors (Fig. 4)Select the proper size
tool from Special Tool Package 6807, and insert it
into the terminal being tested. Use the other end of
the tool to insert the meter probe.
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