ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is
used to sense engine coolant temperature. The sensor
protrudes into an engine water jacket.
The ECT sensor is a two-wire Negative Thermal
Coefficient (NTC) sensor. Meaning, as engine coolant
temperature increases, resistance (voltage) in the
sensor decreases. As temperature decreases, resis-
tance (voltage) in the sensor increases.
OPERATION
At key-on, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
sends out a regulated 5 volt signal to the ECT sensor.
The PCM then monitors the signal as it passes
through the ECT sensor to the sensor ground (sensor
return).
When the engine is cold, the PCM will operate in
Open Loop cycle. It will demand slightly richer air-
fuel mixtures and higher idle speeds. This is done
until normal operating temperatures are reached.
The PCM uses inputs from the ECT sensor for the
following calculations:
²for engine coolant temperature gauge operation
through CCD or PCI (J1850) communications
²Injector pulse-width²Spark-advance curves
²ASD relay shut-down times
²Idle Air Control (IAC) motor key-on steps
²Pulse-width prime-shot during cranking
²O2 sensor closed loop times
²Purge solenoid on/off times
²EGR solenoid on/off times (if equipped)
²Leak Detection Pump operation (if equipped)
²Radiator fan relay on/off times (if equipped)
²Target idle speed
REMOVAL
2.4L
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is
installed into a water jacket at left front of cylinder
head (Fig. 2).
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
(1) Partially drain cooling system.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(3) Remove sensor from cylinder head.
3.7L
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is
installed into a water jacket at front of intake mani-
fold near rear of generator (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 2.4L
1 - CORE HOLE
2 - BLOCK HEATER
3 - POWER CORD
Fig. 2 ECT AND UPPER TIMING BELT COVER/
BOLTS-2.4L
1 - UPPER TIMING BELT COVER
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (ECT)
3 - MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - 2.4L (Continued)
(5) Remove the two fan shroud mounting bolts con-
necting the fan shroud to the radiator (Fig. 13).
(6) Remove the shroud and fan from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: For 3.7L Heavy Duty/Max Cool/Trailer Tow
cooling package, the viscous fan cannot be
installed seperate from the shroud. Both fan and
shroud must be installed together.
(1) Gently lay viscous fan into shroud.
(2) Install fan shroud assembly into the vehicle.
Tighten fan shroud to radiator bolts to (5.5 N´m (50
in. lbs.).
(3) Using special tool 6958 spanner wrench and
8346 adapters, install the viscous fan on the water
pump.
(4) Connect fan motor wire connector to harness
connector, and attach connector to shroud.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
(6) Start engine and check fan operation.
WATER PUMP - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
The water pump has a cast aluminum body and
housing with a stamped steel impeller. The water
pump bolts directly to the block (Fig. 14). The cylin-
der block to water pump seal is provided by a rubber
O-ring. The water pump is driven by the engine tim-
ing belt.
OPERATION
The water pump is the heart of the cooling system.
The coolant is pumped through the engine block, cyl-
inder head, heater core, and radiator.
REMOVAL - 2.4L ENGINE
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Raise vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Remove the accessory drive belts (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the belt tensioner.
(5) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(6) Remove the generator.
(7) Remove the power steering pump.
(8) Remove the A/C compressor.
Fig. 13 Radiator Cooling Fan - Typical
1 - RADIATOR
2 - ELECTRIC COOLING FAN CONNECTOR
3 - FAN SHROUD
4 - ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
Fig. 14 Water Pump
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
2 - WATER PUMP
KJENGINE7s-27
RADIATOR FAN - ELECTRIC (Continued)
AUDIO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AUDIO
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUDIO..........2
AMPLIFIER CHOKE AND RELAY
DESCRIPTION..........................3
OPERATION............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMPLIFIER
CHOKE AND RELAY....................4
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION..........................4
OPERATION............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ANTENNA BODY
AND CABLE..........................5
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
CD CHANGER
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
REMOVAL.............................7INSTALLATION..........................8
RADIO
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION GROUND STRAP
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................11
REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE
SWITCHES..........................12
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................14
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................15
AUDIO
DESCRIPTION
An audio system is standard factory-installed
equipment on this model. Several combinations of
radio receivers and speaker systems are offered on
this model. The audio system uses an ignition
switched source of battery current so that the system
will only operate when the ignition switch is in the
RUN or ACCESSORY positions.
The audio system includes the following compo-
nents:
²Amplifier choke and relay
²Antenna
²Compact disc changer (if equipped)
²Power amplifier mounted to each front door
speaker (with premium speaker system only)
²Radio noise suppression components
²Radio receiver
²Remote radio switches (if equipped)
²SpeakersCertain functions and features of the audio system
rely upon resources shared with other electronic
modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Com-
munication Interface (PCI) bus network. The data
bus network allows the sharing of sensor informa-
tion. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of
the data bus network, the use of a DRB scan tool and
the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are recom-
mended.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
complete standard and premium audio system circuit
diagrams. The wiring information includes 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.
OPERATION
The audio system components are designed to pro-
vide audio entertainment and information through
the reception, tuning and amplification of locally
broadcast radio signals in both the Amplitude Modu-
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lating (AM) and Frequency Modulating (FM) com-
mercial frequency ranges.
The audio system components operate on battery
current received through a fuse in the Junction Block
(JB) on a fused ignition switch output (run-acc) cir-
cuit so that the system will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the Run or Accessory positions.
On vehicles that are equipped with the optional
remote radio switches, the Body Control Module
(BCM) receives hard wired resistor multiplexed
inputs from the remote radio switches. The program-
ming in the BCM allows it to process those inputs
and send the proper messages to the radio receiver
over the Programmable Communication Interface
(PCI) bus network to control the radio volume up or
down, station seek up or down, preset station
advance, and mode advance functions.
Refer to the owner's manual for more information
on the features, use and operation of each of the
available audio systems.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUDIO
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB diagnostic tool.For information on the use of the DRB, refer to
the appropriate Diagnostic Service Manual.
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.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, 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.
AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TABLE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO AUDIO 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check radio fuse and Ignition-Off Draw (IOD)
fuse in Junction Block (JB). Replace fuses, if
required.
2. Radio connector faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connector.
Repair, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 3. Check for shorted or open wires. Repair wiring,
if required.
4. Radio ground faulty. 4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
5. Radio faulty. 5. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
6. Speakers faulty. 6. Replace speaker as necessary.
NO RADIO DISPLAY 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check radio fuse and Ignition-Off Draw (IOD)
fuse in Junction Block (JB). Replace fuses, if
required.
2. Radio connector faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connector.
Repair, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector.
Repair wiring, if required.
4. Radio ground faulty. 4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
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AUDIO (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
5. Radio faulty. 5. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
CLOCK WILL NOT KEEP
SET TIME1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse in the
Junction Block (JB). Replace fuse, if required.
2. Radio connector faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connector.
Repair, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector.
Repair wiring, if required.
4. Radio ground faulty. 4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
5. Radio faulty. 5. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
POOR RADIO RECEPTION 1. Antenna faulty. 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA
BODY & CABLE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
2. Radio ground faulty. 2. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
3. Radio noise suppression
faulty.3. Repair or replace ground strap as necessary.
4. Radio faulty. 4. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
NO/POOR TAPE
OPERATION1. Faulty tape. 1. Insert known good tape and test operation.
2. Foreign objects behind
tape door.2. Remove foreign objects and test operation.
3. Dirty cassette tape head. 3. Clean head with Mopar Cassette Head
Cleaner.
4. Faulty tape deck. 4. Exchange or replace radio, if required.
NO COMPACT DISC
OPERATION1. Faulty CD. 1. Insert known good CD and test operation.
2. Foreign material on CD. 2. Clean CD and test operation.
3. Condensation on CD or
optics.3. Allow temperature of vehicle interior to stabilize
and test operation.
4. Faulty CD player. 4. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Service
Manual.
AMPLIFIER CHOKE AND
RELAY
DESCRIPTION
Models equipped with the premium speaker pack-
age have a amplifier choke and relay. The amplifier
choke and relay is mounted to the lower instrument
panel above the accelerator pedal.
The amplifier choke and relay should be checked if
there is no sound output from the speakers. The
amplifier choke and relay can not be repaired or
adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, the unit must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The amplifier choke and relay is used to control
the supply of fused battery current to the front door
speaker-mounted dual amplifiers. The speaker relay
is energized by a fused 12 volt output from the radio
receiver whenever the radio is turned on. For com-
plete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wir-
ing 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.
KJAUDIO 8A - 3
AUDIO (Continued)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMPLIFIER
CHOKE AND RELAY
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB diagnostic tool.
For information on the use of the DRB, refer to
the appropriate Diagnostic Service Manual.
The amplifier choke and relay is used to switch
power to the individual speaker amplifiers used with
the premium speaker package. The amplifier choke
and relay is serviced only as a unit. If all of the
speakers are inoperative the amplifier choke and
relay should be inspected. Before replacement, make
the following inspections of the amplifier choke and
relay circuits. For complete circuit diagrams, 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.
(1)
Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. If
OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the battery as
required.
(3) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the amplifier choke and relay. Check
for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of
the instrument panel wire harness connector for the
amplifier choke and relay. If OK, go to Step 4. If not
OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction
block fuse as required.
(4) Probe the ground circuit cavity of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the amplifier
choke and relay. Check for continuity to a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
5. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground
as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position
and turn the radio ON. Check for battery voltage at
the radio 12-volt output circuit cavity of the instru-
ment panel wire harness connector for the amplifier
choke and relay. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK,
repair the open radio 12-volt output circuit to the
radio as required.
(6) Turn the radio and ignition switches to the
OFF position. Reconnect the instrument panel wire
harness connector to the amplifier choke and relay.
Check for battery voltage at the amplified speaker
(+) circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire har-
ness connector for the amplifier choke and relay.
There should be zero volts. Turn the ignition and
radio switches to the ON position. There should now
be battery voltage. If OK, repair the open amplified
speaker (+) circuits to the speaker-mounted amplifi-ers as required. If not OK, replace the faulty ampli-
fier choke and relay.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker.
(3) Disconnect the electrical harness connector
from the amplifier choke and relay (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove mounting screws and amplifier choke
and relay.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the amplifier choke and relay.
(2) Install the mounting screws.
(3) Connect the electrical harness connector.
(4) Install knee blocker cover and knee blocker.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION
The antenna body and cable is secured below the
fender panel by the antenna cap nut through a
mounting hole in the side of the right front fender.
The primary coaxial antenna cable is then routed
beneath the fender sheet metal and through a entry
hole in the right cowl side panel into the interior of
the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, the primary coaxial
cable is connected to a secondary instrument panel
antenna coaxial cable with an in-line connector that
is located behind the right kick panel. The secondary
coaxial cable is then routed behind the instrument
panel to the back of the radio.
Fig. 1 RADIO CHOKE
1 - RADIO CHOKE
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
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AMPLIFIER CHOKE AND RELAY (Continued)
(3) There should be continuity. The ohmmeter
should register only a fraction of an ohm resistance.
High or infinite resistance indicates a damaged or
open antenna conductor. If OK, go to Test 3. If not
OK, isolate and test each of the individual antenna
conductor components. Replace only the faulty
antenna conductor component.
TEST 3
Test 3 checks the condition of the vehicle body
ground connection. To begin this test, proceed as fol-
lows:
(1) This test must be performed with the battery
positive cable disconnected from the battery. Discon-
nect and isolate both battery cables, negative cable
first.
(2) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(3) Touch one ohmmeter test lead to a good clean
ground point on the vehicle fender. Touch the other
test lead to the battery negative terminal post. Check
the ohmmeter reading for continuity.
(4) There should be continuity. The ohmmeter
should register less than one ohm resistance. High or
infinite resistance indicates a loose, corroded, or
damaged connection between the battery negative
terminal and the vehicle body. If OK, go to Test 4. If
not OK, check the battery negative cable connection
to the vehicle body and the radio noise suppression
ground strap connections to the engine and the vehi-
cle body for being loose or corroded. Clean or tighten
these connections as required.
TEST 4
Test 4 checks the condition of the connection
between the antenna coaxial cable shield and the
vehicle body ground as follows:
(1) Disconnect and isolate the antenna coaxial
cable connector behind the right side kick panel.
(2) Touch one ohmmeter test lead to a good clean
ground point on the vehicle fender. Touch the other
test lead to the outer crimp on the antenna coaxial
cable connector. Check the ohmmeter reading for con-
tinuity.
(3) There should be continuity. The ohmmeter
should register less than one ohm resistance. High or
infinite resistance indicates a loose, corroded, or
damaged connection between the antenna body and
the vehicle body or between the antenna body and
the antenna coaxial cable shield. If not OK, clean the
antenna body to fender mating surfaces and tighten
the antenna cap nut to specifications.
(4) Check the resistance again with an ohmmeter.
If the resistance is still more then one ohm, replace
the faulty antenna body and cable.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the antenna mast.
(3) Remove cover (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove mounting nut.
(5) Remove bezel adapter.
(6) Remove right kick panel trim.
(7) Disconnect antenna body and cable from the
instrument panel cable. Attach a wire or string
(approximately 2 feet in length) to the cable to aid in
installation of the new cable.
(8) Remove the upper fender mounting bolts.
Loosen the two fender mounting bolts located near
the upper door hinge (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/FRONT FENDER - REMOVAL).
(9) Carefully pull fender out to access the antenna
body and cable. Pull cable up through the opening
with wire attached.
INSTALLATION
(1) Attached wire to new cable. Pull fender out and
insert cable into opening.
(2) Pull cable through hole in kick panel area
using the attached wire.
(3) Connect antenna body cable to the instrument
panel cable.
(4) Install right kick panel trim.
(5) Install bezel adapter.
(6) Install mounting nut. Tighten to 12 N´m (105
in. lbs.).
(7) Install cover.
Fig. 3 ANTENNA BODY AND CABLE
1 - ANTENNA MAST
2 - ANTENNA COVER
3 - ANTENNA BASE MOUNTING NUT
4 - ANTENNA BEZEL ADAPTER
5 - ANTENNA BODY AND CABLE
8A - 6 AUDIOKJ
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)
(8) Install antenna mast.
(9) Tighten fender mounting bolts near door hinge
area.
(10) Install and tighten the upper fender mounting
bolts (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT
FENDER - INSTALLATION).
(11) Connect the battery negative cable.
CD CHANGER
DESCRIPTION
A factory-installed Compact Disc (CD) changer fea-
turing a six-CD magazine is an available option on
this model. The CD changer is mounted in the cargo
area of the passenger compartment on the right rear
quarter panel.
The controls on the radio receiver operate the CD
changer through messages sent over the Programma-
ble Communications Interface (PCI) data bus net-
work. For diagnosis of the messaging functions of the
radio receiver and the CD changer, or of the PCI data
bus, a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual are required.
The CD changer can only be serviced by an autho-
rized radio repair station. See the latest Warranty
Policies and Procedures manual for a current listing
of authorized radio repair stations. 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.
OPERATION
The CD changer will only operate when the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions, and
the radio is turned on. The six-CD magazine may be
ejected with the ignition in the Off position. For more
information on the features, loading procedures and
radio control functions for the operation of the CD
changer, refer to the owner's manual.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the right rear quarter trim panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the electrical wire harness connec-
tor (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the mounting nuts.
(5) Remove the CD Changer from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the CD Changer to the vehicle.
(2) Install the mounting nuts. Tighten to 11.8 N´m
(104 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the wire harness connector.
(4) Install the right rear quarter trim panel (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ANTENNA CABLE
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
AIRBAG, 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) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 4 CD CHANGER
1 - CD CHANGER
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - MOUNTING NUT
KJAUDIO 8A - 7
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE (Continued)