
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.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the wire harness connectors from
the horns (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove mounting bolt and remove horns.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position horns and install mounting bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
(2) Connect wire harness connectors.
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
HORN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The horn switch is molded into the driver airbag.
The horn switch can not be serviced separately. For
service procedures, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN SWITCH
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
means to diagnose the horn system requires the
use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the proper Diag-
nostic Procedures manual. The DRBIIItscan
tool can provide confirmation that the PCI data
bus is functional, that all of the electronic mod-
ules are sending and receiving the proper mes-
sages on the PCI data bus, and that the horns
are being sent the proper hard wired outputs
for them to perform their functions.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate 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 connec-
tors, 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.
Fig. 1 HORN
1 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
2 - HORNS
3 - MOUNTING BOLT
8H - 2 HORNDR
HORN (Continued)

²Driver Door Lock Switch MUX - with
Power Locks
²Fused B(+) - Ignition-Off Draw
²Fused B(+) - Power Lock Feed - with Power
Locks
²Fused Ignition Switch Output (Accessory-
Run)
²Fused Ignition Switch Output (Off-Run-
Start)
²Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start)
²Headlamp Dimmer Switch MUX
²Headlamp Switch MUX
²Horn Relay Control
²Key-In Ignition Switch Sense
²Left Rear Door Ajar Switch Sense
²Panel Lamps Dimmer Switch Signal
²Park Brake Switch Sense
²Passenger Door Ajar Switch Sense
²Passenger Door Lock Switch MUX - with
Power Locks
²Radio Control MUX
²Right Rear Door Ajar Switch Sense
²RKE Supply - with RKE
²Seat Belt Switch Sense
²Transmission Range Sensor MUX - with
Auto Trans
²Turn/Hazard Switch MUX
²Washer/Beam Select Switch MUX
²Wiper Switch MUX
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
additional details.
HARD WIRED OUTPUTS
The hard wired outputs of the EMIC include the
following:
²Accessory Switch Bank Illumination Driver
²BTSI Driver - with Auto Trans
²Cargo Lamp Driver
²Dome/Overhead Lamp Driver
²Driver Door Unlock Driver - with Power
Locks
²Headlamp Switch Illumination Driver
²Heated Seat Switch Indicator Driver - with
Heated Seats
²Heater-A/C Control Illumination Driver
²Left Door Lock Driver - with Power Locks
²Left Rear Door Unlock Driver - with Power
Locks
²Map/Glove Box Lamp Driver²Radio Illumination Driver
²Right Door Lock Driver - with Power Locks
²Right Door Unlock Driver - with Power
Locks
²Transfer Case Switch Illumination Driver -
with Four-Wheel Drive
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
additional details.
GROUNDS
The EMIC receives and supplies a ground path to
several switches and sensors through the following
hard wired circuits:
²Ground - Illumination (2 Circuits)
²Ground - Power Lock - with Power Locks
²Ground - Signal
²Headlamp Switch Return
²Multi-Function Switch Return
²Transmission Range Sensor Return - with
Auto Trans
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
additional details.
COMMUNICATION
The EMIC has provisions for the following commu-
nication circuits:
²PCI Data Bus
²RKE Program Serial Data - with RKE
²RKE Transmit Serial Data - with RKE
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
additional details.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
If all of the instrument cluster gauges and/or indi-
cators are inoperative, refer to PRELIMINARY
DIAGNOSIS. If an individual gauge or Programma-
ble Communications Interface (PCI) data bus mes-
sage-controlled indicator is inoperative, refer to
ACTUATOR TEST. If an individual hard wired indi-
cator is inoperative, refer to the diagnosis and testing
information for that specific indicator.
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.
8J - 10 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERDR
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Continued)

the translucent outer layer of the overlay when the
indicator is illuminated from behind by the LED,
which is soldered onto the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. The brake indicator is serviced
as a unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The brake indicator gives an indication to the vehi-
cle operator when the parking brake is applied, when
there are certain brake hydraulic system malfunc-
tions as indicated by a low brake hydraulic fluid level
condition, or when the brake fluid level switch is dis-
connected. The brake indicator can also give an indi-
cation when certain faults are detected in the
Antilock Brake System (ABS). This indicator is con-
trolled by a transistor on the instrument cluster cir-
cuit board based upon cluster programming,
electronic messages received by the cluster from the
Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus, and
a hard wired input from the park brake switch. The
brake indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is com-
pletely controlled by the instrument cluster logic cir-
cuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator to
operate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the LED will
always be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On or Start. The LED only illuminates
when it is provided a path to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the brake indicator for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the brake indicator is illu-
minated by the instrument cluster for about two sec-
onds as a bulb test.
²Brake Lamp-On Message- Each time the
cluster receives a lamp-on message from the CAB,
the brake indicator will be illuminated. The CAB can
also send brake lamp-on messages as feedback dur-
ing ABS diagnostic procedures. The indicator
remains illuminated until the cluster receives a
lamp-off message from the CAB, or until the ignition
switch is turned to the Off position, whichever occurs
first.
²Park Brake Switch Input- Each time the
cluster detects ground on the park brake switch
sense circuit (park brake switch closed = park brake
applied or not fully released) while the ignition
switch is in the On position, the brake indicator
flashes on and off. The indicator continues to flash
until the park brake switch sense input to the cluster
is an open circuit (park brake switch open = park
brake fully released), or until the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position, whichever occurs first.²Actuator Test- Each time the instrument clus-
ter is put through the actuator test, the brake indi-
cator will be turned on, then off again during the
bulb check portion of the test to confirm the function-
ality of the LED and the cluster control circuitry.
The park brake switch on the park brake pedal
mechanism provides a hard wired ground input to
the instrument cluster circuitry through the park
brake switch sense circuit whenever the park brake
is applied or not fully released. The CAB continually
monitors the ABS system circuits and sensors,
including the brake fluid level switch on the brake
master cylinder reservoir, to decide whether the sys-
tem is in good operating condition. The CAB then
sends the proper lamp-on or lamp-off messages to the
instrument cluster. If the CAB sends a lamp-on mes-
sage after the bulb test, it indicates that the CAB
has detected a brake hydraulic system malfunction
and/or that the ABS system has become inoperative.
The CAB will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
for any malfunction it detects.
For further diagnosis of the brake indicator or the
instrument cluster circuitry that controls the LED,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUS-
TER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). The park brake
switch input to the instrument cluster can be diag-
nosed using conventional diagnostic tools and meth-
ods. For proper diagnosis of the brake fluid level
switch, the ABS, the CAB, the PCI data bus, or the
electronic message inputs to the instrument cluster
that control the brake indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool
is required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE INDICATOR
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
brake indicator condition. If there are problems with
several indicators in the instrument cluster, (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING). If the brake indicator stays
on with the ignition switch in the On position and
the park brake released, or comes on while driving,
the brake system must be diagnosed and repaired
prior to performing the following tests. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If no brake
system problem is found, the following procedures
will help to locate a shorted or open circuit, or a
faulty park brake switch input. Refer to the appropri-
ate 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 connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
DRINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 19
BRAKE/PARK BRAKE INDICATOR (Continued)

lobe, pushing on the cancel actuator, returns the
switch to the OFF position.
OPERATION - TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM
The Instrument Cluster monitors the multiplexed
multifunction switch. In a turning event the Instru-
ment Cluster senses a change in the turn signal
lever and illuminates the appropriate turn signal
indicator. At the same time, the Instrument Cluster
will send a J1850 message on the PCI bus to the
Front Control Module (FCM). The FCM will respond
by activating the appropriate relay in the Power Dis-
tribution Center.
A chime will sound after the turn is completed if
vehicle has traveled a distance of approximately 1.0
mile and a speed of 15 mph, with the turn signal ON.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH
To test the turn signal, headlamp beam select and
optical horn portion of the multi-function switch:
(1) Remove the multi-function switch, refer to
Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function
Switch, Removal, and Installation.
(2) Using an ohmmeter check the resistance read-
ings between multi-function switch pins. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams for proper pin numbers and the
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH TESTS table.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH TESTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUNCTIONS
SWITCH POSITION CONNECTOR PINS RESISTANCE (OHMS)
Off 1 - 2 Open
Headlamp High Beams On 1 - 2 518 - 575
Hazard 3 - 2 115 - 128
Optical Horn (Flash-to-Pass) On 1 - 2 1257 - 1397
Off 3 - 2 2643 - 2937
Turn Signal Left 3 - 2 345 - 384
Turn Signal Right 3 - 2 786 - 873
FRONT WIPER FUNCTIONS
SWITCH POSITION CONNECTOR PINS RESISTANCE (OHMS) 10%
Front Wiper Off 2 - 4 6910 - 7678
Delay 1 2 - 4 2128 - 2365
Delay 2 2 - 4 1089 - 1210
Delay 3 2 - 4 627 - 697
Delay 4 2 - 4 388 - 431
Delay 5 2 - 4 234 - 261
Front Wiper Low 2 - 4 125 - 140
Front Wiper High 2 - 4 50 - 56
Wash 1 - 2 2584 - 2871
REMOVAL
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING
COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DIS-
ARMED. REFER TO THE ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-
MENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the steering wheel and the upper and
lower steering column shrouds. Refer to Steering,
Column, Shroud, Removal.
(3) Disconnect the wire connector from the back of
the multi-function switch.
(4) Remove the screws retaining the multi-function
switch to the steering column adapter collar (Fig. 15).
(5) Remove the multi-function switch.
8L - 18 LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIORDR
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (Continued)

overhead console assembly to the roof header can
also affect compass operation. If the vehicle roof
should become magnetized, the demagnetizing and
calibration procedures found in this section may be
required to restore proper compass operation.
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
All the available overhead consoles on this model
include Temperature information. The temperature
displays the outside ambient temperature in whole
degrees. The temperature display can be toggled
from Fahrenheit to Celsius by selecting the desired
U.S./Metric option from the customer programmable
features. The displayed temperature is not an instant
reading of conditions, but an average temperature. It
may take the temperature display several minutes to
respond to a major temperature change, such as driv-
ing out of a heated garage into winter temperatures.
When the ignition switch is turned to the Off posi-
tion, the last displayed temperature reading stays in
the electronic control modules, (CMTC, EVIC) mem-
ory. When the ignition switch is turned to the On
position again, the electronic module will display the
memory temperature for one minute; then update the
display to the current average temperature reading
within five minutes.
The temperature function is supported by an ambi-
ent temperature sensor. This sensor is mounted out-
side the passenger compartment near the front and
center of the vehicle, and is hard wired to the Front
Control Module (FCM). The FCM sends temperature
status messages to the module over the J1850 PCI
data bus circuit. For more information on the ambi-ent temperature sensor, refer to Ambient Tempera-
ture Sensor later in this section.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components used in the overhead console. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit schematics.
OPERATION
Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual for specific
operation of each overhead console and its systems.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERHEAD
CONSOLE
If the problem with the overhead console is an
inaccurate or scrambled display, refer toSELF-DI-
AGNOSTIC TESTlater in this text. If the problem
with the overhead console is incorrect Vacuum Fluo-
rescent Display (VFD) dimming levels, use a DRB
IIItscan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures
manual to test for the correct dimming message
inputs being received from the Body Control Module
(BCM) or Front Control Module (FCM) over the
J1850 Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus circuit. If the problem is a no-display
condition, use the following procedure. For complete
circuit diagrams, refer toOverhead Consolein the
Wiring Diagrams section of the service manual.
(1) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(2) Check for battery voltage at the overhead con-
sole electrical connector. Refer to Wiring for connec-
tor information. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, Check
for battery voltage at the appropriate B(+) fuse in the
integrated power module, repair the open fused B(+)
circuit as required.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check the fused ignition switch output circuit(s) at
the overhead console electrical connector. If OK, go to
Step 4. If not OK, repair the open or shorted circuit
as required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav-
ity of the overhead console electrical connector and a
good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, refer
toSELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTbelow for further
diagnosis of the electronics module and the J1850
PCI data bus circuit. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit as required.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
A self-diagnostic test is built-in to the module to
determine that the electronics module is operating
properly, and that all the J1850 PCI data bus mes-
sages are being received for proper operation. To per-
form the self-diagnostic test proceed as follows:
Fig. 1 DR OVERHEAD CONSOLE ± EVIC
8M - 2 MESSAGE SYSTEMSDR
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

memory setting 1 and the second transmitter trained
will be associated with memory setting 2. Additional
transmitters will not be associated with a memory
setting. When you have finished training the trans-
mitters, press the menu button again and the EVIC
will display ªTRAIN DONE ªXº TRAINED. If no
transmitters are trained within approximately 30
seconds the EVIC will display ªTRAIN TIMEOUTº.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console from the headlin-
er.(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the EVIC module electrical connec-
tor. Depress the retaining tab and pull straight
apart.
(4) Remove the screws holding the EVIC module in
the overhead console (Fig. 6).
(5) Remove EVIC module from console assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the EVIC module in the overhead con-
sole.
(2) Install the screws holding the EVIC module in
the overhead console.
(3) Connect the EVIC module electrical connector.(4) Install the overhead console on the headlin-
er(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Check EVIC module function.
NOTE: If a new EVIC module has been installed, the
compass will have to be calibrated and the variance
set. Refer to Compass Variation Adjustment and
Compass Calibration in the Standard Procedures
section of this group for the procedures.
AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
Ambient air temperature is monitored by the over-
head console. The ambient temperature messages are
received from the Front Control Module (FCM) over
the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI)
J1850 data bus circuit. The FCM receives a hard
wired input from the ambient temperature sensor
(Fig. 7). The ambient temperature sensor is a vari-
able resistor mounted to the underside of the hood,
in the engine compartment.
For more information on the front control module,
refer toFront Control Modulein the Electronic
Control Modules section of this manual. For complete
circuit diagrams, refer toWiring. The ambient tem-
perature sensor cannot be adjusted or repaired and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The ambient temperature sensor is a variable
resistor that operates on a five-volt reference signal
sent to it by the Front Control Module. The resis-
tance in the sensor changes as temperature changes,
changing the temperature sensor signal circuit volt-
age to the Front Control Module. Based upon the
resistance in the sensor, the Front Control Module
senses a specific voltage on the temperature sensor
signal circuit, which it is programmed to correspond
to a specific temperature. The Front Control Module
Fig. 6 OVERHEAD CONSOLE MODULE REMOVAL
1 - ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION MODULE
2 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Fig. 7 Ambient Temperature Sensor - Typical
8M - 10 MESSAGE SYSTEMSDR
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER (Continued)

then sends the proper ambient temperature mes-
sages to the EVIC, CMTC over the PCI J1850 data
bus.
The temperature function is supported by the
ambient temperature sensor, a wiring circuit, the
Front Control Module, the Programmable Communi-
cations Interface (PCI) data bus, and a portion of the
Electronics module. If any portion of the ambient
temperature sensor circuit fails, the Front Control
Module will self-diagnose the circuit.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor wire har-
ness connector.
(2) Measure the resistance of the ambient temper-
ature sensor. At 24É C (75É F), the sensor resistance
should be approximately 10.3 kilohms. At 30É C (86É
F), the sensor resistance should be approximately
7.57 kilohms. The sensor resistance should decrease
as the temperature rises. If OK, refer toDiagnosis
and Testing - Ambient Temperature Sensor Cir-
cuitin this group. If not OK, replace the faulty
ambient temperature sensor.
NOTE: The ambient temperature sensor is a very
sensitive device. When testing, be certain the tem-
perature sensor has had time to stabilize (room
temperature) before attempting to read the sensor
resistance. Failure to let the ambient temperature
sensor temperature stabilize could result in a mis-
leading test.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor wire har-
ness connector and the Front Control Module wire
harness connector.
(2) Connect a jumper wire between the two termi-
nals of the ambient temperature sensor wire harness
connector.
(3) Check for continuity between the sensor return
circuit and the ambient temperature sensor signal
circuit cavities of the Front Control Module wire har-
ness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, go
to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open sensor return or
signal circuit as required.(4) Remove the jumper wire from the ambient tem-
perature sensor wire harness connector. Check for
continuity between the sensor return circuit cavity of
the Front Control Module wire harness connector
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted sen-
sor return circuit as required.
(5) Check for continuity between the ambient tem-
perature sensor signal circuit cavity of the Front
Control Module wire harness connector and a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, refer to
Diagnosis and Testing - Overhead Consolein
this group. If not OK, repair the shorted ambient
temperature sensor signal circuit as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Open the hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Working on the underside of the hood, remove
screw holding sensor to hood panel.
(4) Disconnect the sensor electrical connector and
remove sensor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the sensor electrical connector.
(2) Working on the underside of the hood, install
screw holding sensor to hood panel.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable.
(4) Close the hood.
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION
Some DR models are equipped with a universal
transmitter transceiver. The universal transmitter is
integral to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) and the Compass Mini-Trip Computer
(CMTC), which is located in the overhead console.
The only visible component of the universal transmit-
ter are the three transmitter push buttons centered
between the modules push buttons located just rear-
ward of the display screen in the overhead console.
The three universal transmitter push buttons are
identified with one, two or three light indicators so
that they be easily identified.
Each of the three universal transmitter push but-
tons control an independent radio transmitter chan-
nel. Each of these three channels can be trained to
transmit a different radio frequency signal for the
remote operation of garage door openers, motorized
gate openers, home or office lighting, security sys-
tems or just about any other device that can be
equipped with a radio receiver in the 286 to 399
MegaHertz (MHz) frequency range for remote opera-
DRMESSAGE SYSTEMS 8M - 11
AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR (Continued)

tion. The universal transmitter is capable of operat-
ing systems using either rolling code or non-rolling
code technology.
The electronics module displays messages and a
small house-shaped icon with one, two or three dots
corresponding to the three transmitter buttons to
indicate the status of the universal transmitter. The
EVIC messages are:
²Clearing Channels- Indicates that all of the
transmitter codes stored in the universal transmitter
have been successfully cleared.
²Channel ªXº Training- Indicates that the uni-
versal transmitter is in its transmitter learning
mode.
²Channel ªXº Trained- Indicates that the uni-
versal transmitter has successfully acquired a new
transmitter code.
²Channel ªXº Transmitting- Indicates that a
trained universal transmitter button has been
depressed and that the universal transmitter is
transmitting.
The universal transmitter cannot be repaired, and
is available for service only as a unit with the EVIC
or CMTC modules. If any part of the universal trans-
mitter is faulty or damaged, the complete EVIC or
CMTC module must be replaced.
OPERATION
The universal transmitter operates on a non-
switched source of battery current so the unit will
remain functional, regardless of the ignition switch
position. For more information on the features, pro-
gramming procedures and operation of the universal
transmitter, see the owner's manual in the vehicle
glove box.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UNIVERSAL
TRANSMITTER
If the Universal Transmitter is inoperative, but the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) is oper-
ating normally, see the owner's manual in the vehicle
glove box for instructions on training the Transmit-
ter. Retrain the Transmitter with a known good
transmitter as instructed in the owner's manual and
test the Transmitter operation again. If the unit is
still inoperative, test the universal transmitter with
Radio Frequency Detector special tool. If both the
Transmitter and the EVIC module are inoperative,
refer toElectronic Vehicle Information Center
Diagnosis and Testingin this group for further
diagnosis. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
Wiring Diagrams. (Fig. 8) as described below:
(1) Turn the Radio Frequency (RF) Detector ON. A
ªchirpº will sound and the green power LED will
light. If the green LED does not light, replace the
battery.(2) Hold the RF detector within one inch of the
TRAINED universal transmitter and press any of the
transmitters buttons.
(3) The red signal detection LEDs will light and
the tool will beep if a radio signal is detected. Repeat
this test three times.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ERASING
TRANSMITTER CODES
To erase the universal transmitter codes, simply
hold down the two outside buttons until the display
confirms the operation.
NOTE: Individual channels cannot be erased. Eras-
ing the transmitter codes will erase ALL pro-
grammed codes.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SETTING
TRANSMITTER CODES
(1) Turn off the engine.
(2) Erase the codes by pressing the two outside
buttons. Release the buttons when the display con-
firms the operation (about 20 seconds).
(3) Choose one of the three buttons to train. Place
the hand-held transmitter within one inch of the uni-
Fig. 8 RADIO FREQUENCY DETECTOR
1 - SIGNAL DETECTION LED'S
2 - POWER LED
3 - ON/OFF SWITCH
4 - 9V BATTERY
8M - 12 MESSAGE SYSTEMSDR
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER (Continued)