2002 DODGE RAM relay

INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the power mirror switch to the back of
the door trim panel.
(2) Connect the power mirror switch to the har-
ness connector.
(3) Install the trim panel to the inside of the
driver side door. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -
FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the nut that secures the power mirror
switch to the driver side front door.
(5) Push the control knob on to the power mirror
switch.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
SIDEVIEW MIRROR
DESCRIPTION
Each power mirror head contains two electric
motors, two drive mechanisms, and the mirror glass.
One motor and drive controls mirror up-and-down
movement, and the other controls right-and-left
movement.
OPERATION
The power mirrors in vehicles equipped with the
available heated mirror system option also include an
electric heating grid located behind the mirror glass.
This heating grid is energized by the heated mirror
relay in the heater and air conditioner control only
when the ignition switch is in the On position, and
the heated mirror system is turned on. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/HEATED MIRRORS - DESCRIP-
TION) for more information.
The power mirror assembly cannot be repaired. If
any component of the power mirror unit is faulty or
damaged, the entire assembly must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SIDEVIEW
MIRROR
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.
(1) Check the fuses in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC) and the junction block. 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
junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair
the open circuit to the PDC as required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the driver side door trim panel and
unplug the wire harness connector from the power
mirror switch. Connect the battery negative cable.
Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
cavity in the door wire harness half of the power mir-
ror switch wire harness connector. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the junction
block as required.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity in the door wire harness half of the power
mirror switch wire harness connector and a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
5. If not OK, repair the circuit to ground as required.
(5) Check the power mirror switch continuity as
shown in (Fig. 4). If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK,
replace the faulty switch.
Fig. 4 Power Mirror Switch Continuity
MIRROR SELECTOR KNOB IN9L9POSITION
MOVE LEVER CONTINUITY BETWEEN
UP Pins 3 and 8, 1 and 7, 4 and 7
RIGHT Pins 3 and 7, 2 and 8, 5 and 8
DOWN Pins 3 and 7, 1 and 8, 4 and 8
LEFT Pins 3 and 8, 2 and 7, 5 and 7
MIRROR SELECTOR KNOB IN(R(POSITION
MOVE LEVER CONTINUITY BETWEEN
UP Pins 6 and 8, 1 and 7, 4 and 7
RIGHT Pins 6 and 7, 2 and 8, 4 and 8
DOWN Pins 6 and 7, 1 and 8, 4 and 8
LEFT Pins 6 and 8, 2 and 7, 5 and 7
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POWER MIRROR SWITCH (Continued)

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the power window and lock switch and
bezel unit from the door trim panel on the side of the
vehicle with the inoperative window. Unplug the wire
harness connector from the switch and bezel unit.
(2) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run) cir-
cuit cavity in the body half of the switch and bezel
unit wire harness connector. If OK, and the inopera-
tive power window is on the driver side, go to Step 4.
If OK, and the inoperative power window is on the
passenger side, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the
open circuit to the junction block as required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Check for continuity between each of the two
master window switch right up/down control circuit
cavities in the body half of the passenger side switch
and bezel unit wire harness connector and a good
ground. In each case, there should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open circuit to
the driver side switch and bezel unit as required.
(4) Test the power window switch continuity.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/
POWER WINDOW SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, replace
the faulty power window and lock switch and bezel
unit.
(5) Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, details
of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-
out information and location views for the various
wire harness connectors, splices and grounds. Check
the continuity in each circuit between the inoperative
power window and lock switch and bezel unit wire
harness connector cavities and the corresponding
power window motor wire harness connector cavities.
If OK, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER WIN-
DOWS/WINDOW MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING). If not OK, repair the open circuit(s) as
required.
NOTE: The passenger side power window switch
receives the ground feed for operating the passen-
ger side power window motor through the driver
side power window switch and wire harness con-
nector.
POWER WINDOW SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The power windows are controlled by two-way
switches integral to the power window and lock
switch and bezel unit on the trim panel of each frontdoor. A second power window switch in the driver
side switch and bezel unit allows the driver to control
the passenger side window. A Light-Emitting Diode
(LED) in the paddle of each switch is illuminated
whenever the ignition switch is in the On position.
OPERATION
The power window switch for the driver side front
door has an Auto label on it. This switch has a sec-
ond detent position beyond the normal Down position
that provides an automatic one-touch window down
feature. This feature is controlled by an electronic
circuit and a relay that are integral to the driver side
front door power window and lock switch unit.
The power window switches control the battery
and ground feeds to the power window motors. The
passenger side power window switch receives a
ground feed through the driver side power window
switch for operating the passenger side power win-
dow motor.
The power window and lock switch and bezel unit
cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
entire switch and bezel unit must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
The auto down feature of the driver side power
window switch is controlled by an electronic circuit
within the switch unit. The auto down circuitry is
activated when the driver side power window switch
is moved to the second detent in the Down direction.
The outputs from the auto down circuitry are carried
through the same switch pins that provide the nor-
mal down function. The auto down circuit cannot be
tested. If the driver side power window switch conti-
nuity tests are passed, but the auto down feature is
inoperative, replace the faulty driver side power win-
dow switch unit.
The Light-Emitting Diode (LED) illumination
lamps for all of the power window and lock switch
and bezel unit switch paddles receive battery current
through the power window circuit breaker in the
junction block. If all of the LEDs are inoperative in
either or both power window and lock switch and
bezel units and the power windows are inoperative,
perform the diagnosis for Power Window System in
this group. If the power windows operate, but any or
all of the LEDs are inoperative, the power window
and lock switch and bezel unit with the inoperative
LED(s) is faulty and must be replaced. For circuit
descriptions and diagrams, refer to the appropriate
wiring information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
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POWER WINDOWS (Continued)

VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM....................3VTSS INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION..........................3
OPERATION............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VTSS
INDICATOR...........................4
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) is an
available factory-installed option on this model when
it is also equipped with the high-line or premium
Central Timer Module (CTM). The VTSS is designed
to provide perimeter protection against unauthorized
use or tampering by monitoring the vehicle doors and
the ignition system. If unauthorized vehicle use or
tampering is detected, the system responds by puls-
ing the horn, flashing the headlamps, and preventing
the engine from operating.
The VTSS includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service manual:
²Central Timer Module- The high-line or pre-
mium Central Timer Module (CTM) is located under
the driver side end of the instrument panel, inboard
of the instrument panel steering column opening.
The high-line or premium CTM contains a micropro-
cessor and software that allow it to provide many
electronic functions and features not available with
base version of the CTM, including the VTSS. The
CTM provides all of the proper VTSS features and
outputs based upon the monitored inputs. The CTM
circuitry monitors hard wired switch inputs, as well
as message inputs received from other vehicle elec-
tronic modules over the Chrysler Collision Detection
(CCD) data bus network. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/BODY CON-
TROL/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION).
²Door Ajar Switch- A door ajar switch is
located on the hinge pillar of each front door in the
vehicle. These switches provide an input to the VTSS
indicating whether the door is opened or closed.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
INTERIOR/DOOR AJAR SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
²Door Cylinder Lock Switch- A door cylinder
lock switch is located on the back of each front door
lock cylinder. This switch provides an input to theVTSS indicating whether the system should remain
armed or be disarmed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER LOCKS/DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH
- DESCRIPTION).
²Horn Relay- The horn relay is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. The horn relay is nor-
mally activated by the horn switch to control the
sounding of the vehicle horn or horns. However, it
can also be activated by an output of the Central
Timer Module (CTM) to provide an audible indication
that unauthorized vehicle use or tampering has been
detected. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HORN/HORN
RELAY - DESCRIPTION).
²Headlamp Relay- The headlamp relay (also
known as the security relay) is located in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compart-
ment near the battery. The headlamp relay is nor-
mally activated by the Central Timer Module (CTM)
based upon inputs from the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) panic mode feature. However, it can also be
activated by an output of the CTM to flash the head-
lamp low beams to provide a highly visible indication
that unauthorized vehicle use or tampering has been
detected. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP RELAY - DESCRIP-
TION).
²VTSS Indicator- A red Light Emitting Diode
(LED) located on the lower surface of the overhead
console near the windshield is illuminated by an out-
put of the Central Timer Module (CTM) to indicate
the status of the VTSS. This LED is integral to the
electronic circuit board for the Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
OVERHEAD CONSOLE/COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER - DESCRIPTION).
The engine no-run feature of the VTSS relies upon
communication between the high-line or premium
CTM and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over
the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus net-
work.
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Hard wired circuitry connects many of the VTSS
components to each other through the electrical sys-
tem of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are
integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed
throughout the vehicle and retained by many differ-
ent methods. These circuits may be connected to each
other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the
VTSS components through the use of a combination
of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many
different types of wire harness terminal connectors
and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
further details on wire harness routing and reten-
tion, as well as pin-out and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION
A Central Timer Module (CTM) is used on this
model to control and integrate many of the electronic
functions and features included in the Vehicle Theft
Security System (VTSS). In the VTSS, the CTM
receives inputs indicating the status of the door ajar
switches, the door cylinder lock switch, and the igni-
tion switch. The programming in the CTM allows it
to process the information from all of these inputs
and send control outputs to energize or de-energize
the horn relay, the headlamp relay, and the VTSS
indicator. The control of these inputs and outputs are
what constitute all of the features of the VTSS. Fol-
lowing is information on the operation of each of the
VTSS features. Refer to the owner's manual in the
vehicle glove box for more information on the fea-
tures, use and operation of the VTSS.
ENABLING
The high-line or premium version of the CTM must
have the VTSS function electronically enabled in
order for the VTSS to perform as designed. The logic
in the CTM keeps its VTSS function dormant until it
is enabled using a DRBIIItscan tool. The VTSS
function of the high-line or premium CTM is enabled
on vehicles equipped with the VTSS option at the
factory, but a service replacement CTM must be
VTSS-enabled by the dealer using a DRBIIItscan
tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
The VTSS engine no-run feature is disabled when
it is shipped from the factory. This is done by pro-
gramming within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The logic in the PCM prevents the VTSS
engine no-run feature from arming until the engine
start counter within the PCM sees twenty enginestarts. The VTSS no-run feature must be enabled by
the dealer when the vehicle is received from the
assembly plant. Once the VTSS engine no-run fea-
ture has been enabled, it cannot be disabled unless
the PCM is replaced with a new unit. The same
VTSS engine no-run feature enable logic will apply
anytime the PCM is replaced with a new unit.
ARMING
Passive arming of the VTSS occurs when the vehi-
cle is exited with the key removed from the ignition
switch, the headlamps are turned off, and the doors
are locked while they are open using the power lock
switch, or locked after they are closed by turning
either front door lock cylinder to the lock position
using the key. The power lock switch will not func-
tion if the key is in the ignition switch or the head-
lamps are turned on with the driver side front door
open. The VTSS will not arm if the doors are locked
using the mechanical lock button. Active arming of
the VTSS occurs when the ªLockº button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
depressed to lock the vehicle. For active arming to
occur, the doors must be closed and the ignition
switch must be in the Off position when the RKE
transmitter ªLockº button is depressed. However,
once the VTSS arming process has been completed,
the ignition switch can be turned to the Accessory
position without triggering the alarm.
Once the VTSS begins passive or active arming,
the security indicator lamp in the overhead console
will flash rapidly for about fifteen seconds. This indi-
cates that the VTSS arming is in progress. Turning a
key in the ignition switch, opening a door, or unlock-
ing a door by any means during the fifteen second
arming process will cause the VTSS indicator to stop
flashing and the arming process to abort. Once the
fifteen second arming function is successfully com-
pleted, the indicator will flash at a slower rate, indi-
cating that the VTSS is armed.
DISARMING
Passive disarming of the VTSS occurs when the
vehicle is unlocked using the key to unlock either
front door. Active disarming of the VTSS occurs when
the vehicle is unlocked by depressing the ªUnlockº
button of the RKE transmitter. Once the alarm has
been activated (horn pulsing, headlamps flashing,
and the engine no-run feature), either disarming
method will also deactivate the alarm. Depressing
the ªPanicº button on the RKE transmitter willnot
disarm the VTSS.
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY (Continued)

WIPERS/WASHERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM.....................3
CLEANING - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM.....6
INSPECTION - WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM . . . 6
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
WASHER HOSES/TUBES
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
WASHER NOZZLE
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
WASHER RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION.........................10OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................11
WIPER ARM
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
WIPER BLADE
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
WIPER MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................14
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
WIPER RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................15
OPERATION...........................15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER RELAY . . . 16
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................17
WIPERS/WASHERS
DESCRIPTION
An electrically operated intermittent wiper and
washer system is standard factory-installed safety
equipment on this model. The wiper and washer sys-
tem includes the following major components, which
are described in further detail elsewhere in this ser-
vice information:
²Central Timer Module- The Central Timer
Module (CTM) is located under the driver side end of
the instrument panel, inboard of the instrument
panel steering column opening. A base version of the
CTM is used on base models of this vehicle. The base
version of the CTM combines the functions of a
chime module and an intermittent wipe module in a
single unit. The high-line version of the CTM is used
on high-line vehicles. The high-line CTM provides all
of the functions of the base version of the CTM, but
also is used to control and integrate many additionalelectronic functions and features included on high-
line models. The premium version of the CTM is the
same as the high-line version, but is used only on
models equipped with the heated seat option. The
high-line and premium versions of the CTM contain
integrated circuitry, a central processing unit and the
programming to provide all of the proper wiper and
washer system features based upon the monitored
inputs. The high-line and premium CTM circuitry
monitors hard wired switch inputs, as well as mes-
sage inputs received from other vehicle electronic
modules on the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD)
data bus network. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/BODY CONTROL/
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Multi-Function Switch- The multi-function
switch is secured to the left side of the steering col-
umn, just below the steering wheel. Only the control
stalk for the multi-function switch is visible, the
remainder of the switch is concealed beneath the
steering column shrouds. The multi-function switch
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contains all of the switches for both the wiper and
washer systems.
²Washer Fluid Level Switch- The washer fluid
level switch is located in a dedicated hole on the
lower rear side of the washer reservoir, above the
washer pump/motor unit near the left front corner of
the engine compartment.
²Washer Nozzles- The dual fluidic washer noz-
zles are secured with integral snap features to dedi-
cated openings in the cowl plenum cover/grille panel
located near the base of the windshield. The washer
plumbing fittings for the washer nozzles are con-
cealed beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
²Washer Pump/Motor- The washer pump/mo-
tor unit is located in a dedicated hole on the lower
rear side of the washer reservoir near the left front
corner of the engine compartment.
²Washer Reservoir- The washer reservoir is
secured to the left side of the radiator fan shroud in
the left front corner of the engine compartment.
²Wiper Arms- The two wiper arms are secured
to the two wiper pivots, which extend through the
cowl plenum cover/grille panel located near the base
of the windshield.
²Wiper Blades- The two wiper blades are
secured to the two wiper arms, and are parked on
the glass near the bottom of the windshield when the
wiper system is not in operation.
²Wiper Module- The wiper pivots are the only
visible components of the wiper module. The remain-
der of the module is concealed within the cowl ple-
num beneath the cowl plenum cover/grille panel. The
wiper module includes the module bracket, the single
wiper motor, the wiper linkage, and the two wiper
pivots.
²Wiper Relay- The wiper relay is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
Features of the wiper and washer system include
the following:
²Continuous Wipe Modes- The two-speed
wiper motor and the internal circuitry of the multi-
function switch work in concert to provide two con-
tinuous wipe cycles, low speed or high speed.
²Intermittent Wipe Mode- The internal cir-
cuitry of the multi-function switch, the CTM, and the
wiper relay work in concert to provide an intermit-
tent wipe mode with multiple delay interval selec-
tions. On models with a high-line or premium CTM,
the CTM also automatically adjusts each manually
selected delay interval to compensate for vehicle
speed.
²Washer Mode- When the washer system is
activated with the multi-function switch while the
wiper system is operating, washer fluid will be dis-
pensed onto the windshield glass through the washernozzles for as long as the washer pump/motor is
energized.
²Wipe-After-Wash Mode- The internal circuitry
of the CTM provides a wipe-after-wash feature
which, if the wipers are turned Off, will operate the
washer pump/motor and the wipers for as long as the
washer system is activated, then provide several
additional wipe cycles after the washer system is
deactivated before parking the wiper blades near the
base of the windshield.
Hard wired circuitry connects the wiper and
washer system components to the electrical system of
the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to
several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout
the vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the wiper and washer
system components through the use of a combination
of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many
different types of wire harness terminal connectors
and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
further details on wire harness routing and reten-
tion, as well as pin-out and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION
The wiper and washer system is intended to pro-
vide the vehicle operator with a convenient, safe, and
reliable means of maintaining visibility through the
windshield glass. The various components of this sys-
tem are designed to convert electrical energy pro-
duced by the vehicle electrical system into the
mechanical action of the wiper blades to wipe the
outside surface of the glass, as well as into the
hydraulic action of the washer system to apply
washer fluid stored in an on-board reservoir to the
area of the glass to be wiped. When combined, these
components provide the means to effectively main-
tain clear visibility for the vehicle operator by remov-
ing excess accumulations of rain, snow, bugs, mud, or
other minor debris from the outside windshield glass
surface that might be encountered while driving the
vehicle under numerous types of inclement operating
conditions. The vehicle operator initiates all wiper
and washer system functions with the multi-function
switch control stalk that extends from the left side of
the steering column, just below the steering wheel.
Rotating the knob on the end of the multi-function
switch control stalk selects the desired wiper system
operating mode. The wiper system allows the vehicle
operator to select from two continuous wiper speeds,
Hi or Lo, or one of several intermittent wipe Delay
mode intervals. Pushing the button on the end of the
control stalk downwards towards the steering column
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WIPERS/WASHERS (Continued)

activates the washer pump/motor, which dispenses
washer fluid onto the windshield glass through the
washer nozzles.
When the ignition switch is in the Accessory or On
positions, battery current from a fuse in the Junction
Block (JB) is provided through a fused ignition
switch output (run-acc) circuit to the wiper motor
park switch, the wiper relay, and the multi-function
switch. The internal circuitry of the multi-function
switch provides a direct hard wired battery current
output to the low speed or high speed brushes of the
wiper motor when the Lo or Hi switch setting is
selected, which causes the wipers to cycle at the
selected speed. The intermittent wipe, and wipe-af-
ter-wash features of the wiper and washer system
are provided by the electronic intermittent wipe logic
circuit within the Central Timer Module (CTM). In
order to provide the intermittent wipe feature, the
CTM monitors the wiper switch state and the wiper
motor park switch state. In order to provide the
wipe-after-wash feature, the CTM monitors both the
washer switch state and the wiper motor park switch
state. When a Delay position is selected with the
multi-function switch control knob, the CTM logic cir-
cuit responds by calculating the correct delay inter-
val. The CTM then energizes the wiper relay by
pulling the relay control coil to ground. The ener-
gized wiper relay directs battery current through the
normally open contact of the relay back through the
internal circuitry of the multi-function switch to the
low speed brush of the wiper motor. The CTM moni-
tors the wiper motor operation through the wiper
park switch sense circuit, which allows the CTM to
determine the proper timing to begin the next wiper
blade sweep. The normal delay intervals are driver
adjustable from about one-half second to about eigh-
teen seconds.
The high-line and premium CTM also provides a
speed sensitive intermittent wipe feature. By moni-
toring vehicle speed messages received from the Pow-
ertrain Control Module (PCM) over the Chrysler
Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network, the
high-line or premium CTM is able to adjust the delay
intervals to compensate for vehicle speed. Above
about sixteen kilometers-per-hour (ten miles-per-
hour) the delay is driver adjustable from about one-
half second to about eighteen seconds. Below about
sixteen kilometers-per-hour (ten miles-per-hour) the
delay times are doubled by the CTM, from about one
second to about thirty-six seconds.
When the Off position of the multi-function switch
wiper control knob is selected, one of two events is
possible. The event that will occur depends upon the
position of the wiper blades on the windshield at the
moment that the Off position is selected. If the wiper
blades are in the down position on the windshieldwhen the Off position is selected, the park switch
that is integral to the wiper motor is closed to ground
and the wiper motor ceases to operate. If the wiper
blades are not in the down position on the windshield
at the moment the Off position is selected, the park
switch is closed to battery current through a fused
ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit. The park
switch sense circuit directs this battery current to
the low speed brush of the wiper motor through the
normally closed contact of the wiper relay and the
internal Off position circuitry of the multi-function
switch. This causes the wiper motor to continue run-
ning until the wiper blades are in the down position
on the windshield and the park switch is again
closed to ground.
When the Wash position of the multi-function
switch is selected, the Wash position circuitry within
the switch directs battery current to the washer
pump/motor. The CTM monitors the washer switch
state through a washer switch sense input. When the
washer switch is closed with the wiper system turned
Off, the CTM operates the wiper motor through the
wiper relay in the same manner as it does to provide
the Delay mode operation. After the state of the
washer switch changes to open, the CTM monitors
the wiper motor through the wiper park switch sense
circuit, which allows the CTM to monitor the number
of wiper blade sweeps.
Proper testing of the CTM, the PCM, or the CCD
data bus vehicle speed messages requires a DRBIIIt
scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation. Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle
glove box for more information on the features and
operation of the wiper and washer system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIPER &
WASHER SYSTEM
WIPER SYSTEM
The diagnosis found here addresses an electrically
inoperative wiper system. If the wiper motor oper-
ates, but the wipers do not move on the windshield,
replace the faulty wiper module. If the wipers oper-
ate, but chatter, lift, or do not clear the glass, clean
and inspect the wiper system components as
required. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/
WASHERS - INSPECTION) and (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - CLEANING). Refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector 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.
The following tests will help to diagnose the hard
wired components and circuits of the wiper system.
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However, these tests may not prove conclusive in the
diagnosis of this system on models equipped with a
high-line or premium Central Timer Module (CTM).
In order to obtain conclusive testing of the wiper sys-
tem on models with a high-line or premium CTM, the
Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network
and all of the electronic modules that provide inputs
to or receive outputs from the wiper system compo-
nents must be checked. The most reliable, efficient,
and accurate means to diagnose the wiper system on
models with a high-line or premium CTM requires
the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the appro-
priate diagnostic information. The DRBIIItscan tool
can provide confirmation that the CCD data bus is
functional, that all of the electronic modules are
sending and receiving the proper messages on the
CCD data bus, and that the wiper relay is being sent
the proper hard wired outputs by the CTM for it to
perform its wiper system functions.
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.
(1) Check the fused ignition switch output (run-
acc) fuse (Fuse6-25ampere) in the Junction Block
(JB). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
shorted circuit or component as required and replace
the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse6-25ampere) in the JB.
If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused
ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit between the
JB and the ignition switch as required.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the multi-function switch from the switch
connector receptacle. Reconnect the battery negative
cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run-acc) circuit cavity of the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the multi-function
switch. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair theopen fused ignition switch output circuit between the
multi-function switch and the JB as required.
(4) If the problem being diagnosed involves only
the intermittent wipe feature, go to Step 5. If the
problem being diagnosed involves all wiper modes, or
only the Low and/or High speed modes, go to Step 7.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector (Connector C1) for the Central Timer Module
(CTM) from the CTM connector receptacle. Check for
continuity between the wiper switch mode sense cir-
cuit cavities of the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the multi-function switch and the
instrument panel wire harness connector (Connector
C1) for the CTM. There should be continuity. If OK,
go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open wiper switch
mode sense circuit between the multi-function switch
and the CTM as required.
(6) Check for continuity between the wiper switch
mode signal circuit cavities of the instrument panel
wire harness connector for the multi-function switch
and the instrument panel wire harness connector
(Connector C1) for the CTM. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, proceed to the diagnosis for the wiper
relay. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASH-
ERS/WIPER RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
If not OK, repair the open wiper switch mode signal
circuit between the multi-function switch and the
CTM as required.
(7) Check for continuity between the two wiper
switch low speed output circuit cavities of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the multi-
function switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go
to Step 8. If not OK, repair the open wiper switch
low speed output circuit between the two cavities of
the instrument panel wire harness connector for the
multi-function switch as required.
(8) Test the multi-function switch continuity.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING). If the multi-function switch
tests OK, reconnect the instrument panel wire har-
ness connector for the multi-function switch to the
switch connector receptacle and go to Step 9. If not
OK, replace the faulty multi-function switch and test
the wiper system operation again. If still not OK, go
to Step 9.
(9) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Measure the resistance between the headlamp and
dash wire harness ground wire for the wiper motor
and a good ground. The meter should read zero
ohms. If OK, go to Step 10. If not OK, repair the
open ground circuit to ground (G100) as required.
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