2004 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY low oil pressure

The rear A/C expansion valve cannot be adjusted
or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EXPANSION VALVE
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING)
and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING).
NOTE: The expansion valve should only be tested
following testing of the compressor.
NOTE: Liquid CO
2is required to test the expansion
valve. This material is available from most welding
supply facilities. Liquid CO
2is also available from
companies which service and sell fire extinguish-
ers.
When testing the expansion valve, the work area
and the vehicle temperature must be 21É to 27É C
(70É to 85É F). To test the expansion valve:
(1) Connect a charging station or manifold gauge
set to the refrigerant system service ports. Verify the
refrigerant charge level.
(2) Close all doors, windows and vents to the pas-
senger compartment.
(3) Set the heater-air conditioner controls so that
the compressor is operating, the temperature control
is in the highest temperature position, the mode door
is directing the output to the floor outlets, and the
blower is operating at the highest speed setting.
(4) Start the engine and allow it to idle at 1000
rpm. After the engine has reached normal operating
temperature, allow the passenger compartment to
heat up. This will create the need for maximum
refrigerant flow into the evaporator.
(5) If the refrigerant charge is sufficient, the dis-
charge (high pressure) gauge should read 965 to 1655
kPa (140 to 240 psi). The suction (low pressure)
gauge should read 140 kPa to 207 kPa (20 psi to 30
psi). If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, replace the faulty
expansion valve.
WARNING: PROTECT THE SKIN AND EYES FROM
EXPOSURE TO LIQUID CO
2. PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
(6) If the suction (low pressure) gauge reads
within the specified range, freeze the expansion valve
control head for 30 seconds using liquid CO
2or
another suitable super-cold material.Do not sprayR-134a or R-12 refrigerant on the expansion
valve control head for this test.The suction (low
pressure) gauge reading should drop by 10 psi. If OK,
go to Step 7 If not OK, replace the faulty expansion
valve.
(7) Allow the expansion valve control head to thaw.
The suction (low pressure) gauge reading should sta-
bilize at 140 kPa to 240 kPa (20 psi to 30 psi). If not
OK, replace the faulty expansion valve.
(8) When expansion valve testing is complete, test
the overall air conditioner performance (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING - A/C PERFORMANCE TEST).
Remove all test equipment before returning the vehi-
cle to service.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING), (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING), and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - HEATER PLUMBING).
(1) Remove the rear HVAC housing from the vehi-
cle (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL).
(2) Carefully remove the foam insulator wrap from
the rear expansion valve.
(3) Remove the rear evaporator line extension from
the expansion valve (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - REAR/EVAPORA-
TOR - REMOVAL - EVAPORATOR LINE EXTEN-
SION).
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the expan-
sion valve to the evaporator tube sealing plate.
(5) Remove the expansion valve from the evapora-
tor tubes.
(6) Remove the seals from the evaporator tube fit-
tings and discard.
(7) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evap-
orator tube fittings and both expansion valve ports.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove the tape or plugs from the rear A/C
evaporator tube fittings and both expansion valve
ports.
(2) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the rear evapora-
tor tube fittings.
(3) Position the expansion valve onto the evapora-
tor tubes.
24 - 100 PLUMBING - REARRS
A/C EXPANSION VALVE (Continued)

(17) Cut the tie strap located just forward of the
connections between the underbody plumbing and
the engine compartment plumbing for the rear heat-
er-A/C system (Fig. 8).
(18) Disconnect the front liquid line extension fit-
ting from the underbody liquid line fitting for the
rear air conditioner.
(19) Remove the O-ring seal from the underbody
liquid line fitting and discard.
(20) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid
line fittings.
(21) Lower the vehicle.
(22) Remove the liquid line from the engine com-
partment.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the rear section of the front liquid line
into the engine compartment.
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve
ports.
(3) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the suction line
and liquid line fittings.
(4) Reconnect the liquid line and suction line fit-
tings to the expansion valve.
(5) Install the nut that secures the suction line
and liquid line fittings to the expansion valve.
Tighten the nut to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).(6) Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line
rear section fitting for the receiver/drier and the
receiver/drier outlet port.
(7) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
(8) Reconnect the liquid line fitting to the receiver/
drier outlet port on the top of the receiver/drier.
(9) Install the bolt that secures the liquid line fit-
ting to the receiver/drier. Tighten the bolt to 11 N´m
(97 in. lbs.).
(10) If equipped, reinstall the A/C ground strap
eyelet terminal connector onto the weld stud on the
top of the right front strut tower (if equipped).
(11) If equipped, install the nut that secures the
A/C ground strap to the weld stud. Tighten the nut
to 12 N´m (106 in. lbs.)
(12) Install the A/C pressure transducer (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - INSTALLATION).
(13) Reconnect the drain tube to the wiper module
drain on the right side of the engine compartment.
(14) Reinstall the air cleaner housing into the
right side of the engine compartment.
(15) Raise and support the vehicle.
(16) Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line
rear section extension fitting and the underbody liq-
uid line fitting.
(17) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the underbody liquid
line fitting.
(18) Reconnect the liquid line rear section exten-
sion fitting to the underbody liquid line fitting.
Tighten the fittings to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(19) Install a new tie strap just forward of the con-
nections between the underbody plumbing and the
engine compartment plumbing for the rear heater-
A/C system.
(20) Lower the vehicle.
(21) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(22) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
(23) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
Fig. 8 Underbody A/C Line Connections
1 - SUCTION LINE EXTENSION
2 - LIQUID LINE EXTENSION
3 - RETAINER STRAP (3)
4 - HEATER TUBES
5 - UNDERBODY REFRIGERANT LINES
RSPLUMBING - REAR24 - 105
LIQUID LINE (Continued)

(18) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suc-
tion line fittings.
(19) Lower the vehicle.
(20) Remove the suction line from the engine com-
partment.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the suction line into the engine com-
partment.
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve
ports.
(3) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the suction line
and liquid line fittings.
(4) Reconnect the liquid line and suction line fit-
tings to the expansion valve.
(5) Install the nut that secures the suction line
and liquid line fittings to the front expansion valve.
Tighten the nut to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(6) Engage the retainer that secures the suction
line routing clip to the receiver/drier mounting
bracket on the side of the right front strut tower in
the engine compartment.
(7) Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor
suction port and the suction line fitting.
(8) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fit-
ting.
(9) Reconnect the suction line fitting to the com-
pressor suction port.
(10) Install the nut that secures the suction line
fitting to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23
N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(11) Reconnect the drain tube to the wiper module
drain on the right side of the engine compartment.
(12) Reinstall the air cleaner top cover and snorkel
onto the air cleaner housing located on the right side
of the engine compartment.
(13) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(14) Raise and support the vehicle.
(15) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction
line extension fitting and the underbody suction line
fitting.(16) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the underbody suction
line fitting.
(17) Reconnect the suction line extension fitting to
the underbody suction line fitting. Tighten the fitting
to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(18) Install a new tie strap just forward of the con-
nections between the underbody plumbing and the
engine compartment plumbing for the rear heater
and air conditioner.
(19) Lower the vehicle.
(20) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
(21) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
UNDERBODY LINES
DESCRIPTION
The underbody heater-A/C plumbing is used only
on models with the optional rear heater-A/C system
(Fig. 11). The underbody suction line, liquid line, and
heater tubes can each be serviced separately.
OPERATION
The rear heater and A/C lines are all serviced as
individual pieces. When disconnecting any line or
block ensure that the area around it is clean of any
contaminations that can get in to the system (Fig.
12), (Fig. 13), (Fig. 15), (Fig. 14) and (Fig. 16).
Any kinks or sharp bends in the rear heater-A/C
unit plumbing will reduce the capacity of the entire
heating and air conditioning system. Kinks and
sharp bends reduce the system flow. High pressures
are produced in the refrigerant system when the air
conditioning compressor is operating. High tempera-
ture coolant is present in the heater plumbing when
the engine is operating. Extreme care must be exer-
cised o make sure that each of the plumbing connec-
tions is pressure-tight and leak free.
RSPLUMBING - REAR24 - 107
SUCTION LINE (Continued)

(16) Place the underbody refrigerant lines on a
workbench and remove the nylon wedge securing the
underbody refrigerant lines to the underbody refrig-
erant line sealing plate (Fig. 21).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - REAR HEATER LINES
(1) Position the rear heater underbody tubes to the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT apply excessive pressure on heater tubes
or connections when removing heater hoses.
Excessive pressure may damage or deform the
tubes, causing an engine coolant leak.
(2) Connect the front underbody heater inlet and
return hose by carefully twisting the hoses back and
forth on the underbody tubes, while gently pushing
them onto the end of the tubes.
(3) Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress
and slide the clamps that secure each end of the
heater hose over the tubes. Release the clamp when
it is over the tube.
(4) Install the three retaining straps that secure
the rear heater underbody tubes to the vehicle under-
body.
(5) Connect the rear underbody heater tube quick
connections to the rear heater core extension tubes.
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Refill the engine cooling system (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM REFILL).(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION - UNDERBODY REFRIGERANT
LINES
(1) Install the nylon wedges that secure the under-
body refrigerant lines to the underbody refrigerant
line sealing plate.
(2) Position the underbody refrigerant lines to the
vehicle underbody.
(3) Install the ABS harness into the flex hose
clamps.
(4) Remove the tape or plugs from the underbody
liquid line and suction line fittings and both ports in
the rear evaporator extension line sealing plate that
extends through the rear floor panel behind the right
rear wheel housing.
(5) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid line and
suction line fittings.
(6) Reconnect the underbody refrigerant line seal-
ing plate to the evaporator extension line sealing
plate.
(7) Install the bolt that secures the underbody
refrigerant line sealing plate to the evaporator exten-
sion line sealing plate. Tighten the bolt to 23 N´m (17
ft. lbs.).
(8) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
extension fitting and the underbody suction line fit-
ting.
(9) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the underbody suction
line fitting.
(10) Reconnect the suction line extension fitting to
the underbody suction line fitting. Tighten the fitting
to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(11) Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line
rear section extension fitting and the underbody liq-
uid line fitting.
(12) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the underbody liquid
line fitting.
(13) Reconnect the liquid line rear section exten-
sion fitting to the underbody liquid line fitting.
Tighten the fittings to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
(16) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
Fig. 21 Underbody Line Wedges
1 - O-RING (2)
2 - LIQUID LINE
3 - NYLON WEDGE (2)
4 - SEALING PLATE
5 - VISE
6 - SUCTION LINE
RSPLUMBING - REAR24 - 111
UNDERBODY LINES (Continued)

The following is a list of the monitored compo-
nents:
²Comprehensive Components
²Oxygen Sensor Monitor
²Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor
²Catalyst Monitor
COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENTS
Along with the major monitors, OBD II requires
that the diagnostic system monitor any component
that could affect emissions levels. In many cases,
these components were being tested under OBD I.
The OBD I requirements focused mainly on testing
emissions-related components for electrical opens and
shorts.
However, OBD II also requires that inputs from
powertrain components to the PCM be tested for
rationality, and that outputs to powertrain compo-
nents from the PCM be tested forfunctionality.
Methods for monitoring the various Comprehensive
Component monitoring include:
(1) Circuit Continuity
²Open
²Shorted high
²Shorted to ground
(2) Rationality or Proper Functioning
²Inputs tested for rationality
²Outputs tested for functionality
NOTE: Comprehensive component monitors are
continuous. Therefore, enabling conditions do not
apply.
Input RationalityÐWhile input signals to the
PCM are constantly being monitored for electrical
opens and shorts, they are also tested for rationality.
This means that the input signal is compared against
other inputs and information to see if it makes sense
under the current conditions.
PCM sensor inputs that are checked for rationality
include:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Oxygen Sensor (O2S)
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Vehicle Speed Sensor
²Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
²Intake/inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Ambient Temperature Sensors
²Power Steering Switch
²Oxygen Sensor Heater
²Brake Switch
²Leak Detection Pump Switch or NVLD switch (if
equipped)
²P/N SwitchOutput FunctionalityÐPCM outputs are tested
for functionality in addition to testing for opens and
shorts. When the PCM provides a voltage to an out-
put component, it can verify that the command was
carried out by monitoring specific input signals for
expected changes. For example, when the PCM com-
mands the Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor to a specific
position under certain operating conditions, it expects
to see a specific (target) idle speed (RPM). If it does
not, it stores a DTC.
PCM outputs monitored for functionality include:
²Fuel Injectors
²Ignition Coils
²Idle Air Control
²Purge Solenoid
²EGR Solenoid (if equipped)
²LDP Solenoid or NVLD solenoid (if equipped)
²Radiator Fan Control
²Trans Controls
OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) MONITOR
DESCRIPTIONÐEffective control of exhaust
emissions is achieved by an oxygen feedback system.
The most important element of the feedback system
is the O2S. The O2S is located in the exhaust path.
Once it reaches operating temperature 300É to 350ÉC
(572É to 662ÉF), the sensor generates a voltage that
is inversely proportional to the amount of oxygen in
the exhaust. When there is a large amount of oxygen
in the exhaust caused by a lean condition, the sensor
produces a low voltage, below 450 mV. When the oxy-
gen content is lower, caused by a rich condition, the
sensor produces a higher voltage, above 450mV (volt-
ages are offset by 2.5 volts on NGC vehicles).
The information obtained by the sensor is used to
calculate the fuel injector pulse width. The PCM is
programmed to maintain the optimum air/fuel ratio.
At this mixture ratio, the catalyst works best to
remove hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO)
and nitrous oxide (NOx) from the exhaust.
The O2S is also the main sensing element for the
EGR (if equipped), Catalyst and Fuel Monitors.
The O2S may fail in any or all of the following
manners:
²Slow response rate (Big Slope)
²Reduced output voltage (Half Cycle)
²Heater Performance
Slow Response Rate (Big Slope)ÐResponse rate
is the time required for the sensor to switch from
lean to rich signal output once it is exposed to a
richer than optimum A/F mixture or vice versa. As
the PCM adjusts the air/fuel ratio, the sensor must
be able to rapidly detect the change. As the sensor
ages, it could take longer to detect the changes in the
oxygen content of the exhaust gas. The rate of
change that an oxygen sensor experiences is called
25 - 2 EMISSIONS CONTROLRS
EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued)

ªBig Slopeº. The PCM checks the oxygen sensor volt-
age in increments of a few milliseconds.
Reduced Output Voltage (Half Cycle)ÐThe
output voltage of the O2S ranges from 0 to 1 volt
(voltages are offset by 2.5 volts on NGC vehicles). A
good sensor can easily generate any output voltage in
this range as it is exposed to different concentrations
of oxygen. To detect a shift in the A/F mixture (lean
or rich), the output voltage has to change beyond a
threshold value. A malfunctioning sensor could have
difficulty changing beyond the threshold value. Each
time the voltage signal surpasses the threshold, a
counter is incremented by one. This is called the Half
Cycle Counter.
Heater PerformanceÐThe heater is tested by a
separate monitor. Refer to the Oxygen Sensor Heater
Monitor.
OPERATIONÐAs the Oxygen Sensor signal
switches, the PCM monitors the half cycle and big
slope signals from the oxygen sensor. If during the
test neither counter reaches a predetermined value, a
malfunction is entered and Freeze Frame data is
stored. Only one counter reaching its predetermined
value is needed for the monitor to pass.
The Oxygen Sensor Monitor is a two trip monitor
that is tested only once per trip. When the Oxygen
Sensor fails the test in two consecutive trips, the
MIL is illuminated and a DTC is set. The MIL is
extinguished when the Oxygen Sensor monitor
passes in three consecutive trips. The DTC is erased
from memory after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles
without test failure.
Enabling ConditionsÐThe following conditions
must typically be met for the PCM to run the oxygen
sensor monitor:
²Battery voltage
²Engine temperature
²Engine run time
²Engine run time at a predetermined speed
²Engine run time at a predetermined speed and
throttle opening
²Transmission in gear and brake depressed (auto-
matic only)
²Fuel system in Closed Loop
²Long Term Adaptive (within parameters)
²Power Steering Switch in low PSI (no load)
²Engine at idle
²Fuel level above 15%
²Ambient air temperature
²Barometric pressure
²Engine RPM within acceptable range of desired
idle
Pending ConditionsÐThe Task Manager typi-
cally does not run the Oxygen Sensor Monitor if over-
lapping monitors are running or the MIL is
illuminated for any of the following:²Misfire Monitor
²Front Oxygen Sensor and Heater Monitor
²MAP Sensor
²Vehicle Speed Sensor
²Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
²Throttle Position Sensor
²Engine Controller Self Test Faults
²Cam or Crank Sensor
²Injector and Coil
²Idle Air Control Motor
²EVAP Electrical
²EGR Solenoid Electrical (if equipped)
²Intake/inlet Air Temperature
²5 Volt Feed
ConflictÐThe Task Manager does not run the
Oxygen Sensor Monitor if any of the following condi-
tions are present:
²A/C ON (A/C clutch cycling temporarily sus-
pends monitor)
²Purge flow in progress
²Ethanol content learn is taking place and the
ethanol used once flag is set (if equipped)
SuspendÐThe Task Manager suspends maturing
a fault for the Oxygen Sensor Monitor if any of the
following are present:
²Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor, Priority 1
²Misfire Monitor, Priority 2
OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER MONITOR
DESCRIPTIONÐIf there is an oxygen sensor
(O2S) DTC as well as a O2S heater DTC, the O2S
fault MUST be repaired first. After the O2S fault is
repaired, verify that the heater circuit is operating
correctly.
The voltage readings taken from the O2S are very
temperature sensitive. The readings are not accurate
below a sensor temperature of 300ÉC. Heating of the
O2S is done to allow the engine controller to shift to
closed loop control as soon as possible. The heating
element used to heat the O2S must be tested to
ensure that it is heating the sensor properly.
The heater element itself is not tested. The sensor
output is used to test the heater by isolating the
effect of the heater element on the O2S output volt-
age from the other effects. The resistance is normally
between 100 ohms and 4.5 megaohms. When oxygen
sensor temperature increases, the resistance in the
internal circuit decreases. The PCM sends a 5 volts
biased signal through the oxygen sensors to ground
this monitoring circuit. As the temperature increases,
resistance decreases and the PCM detects a lower
voltage at the reference signal. Inversely, as the tem-
perature decreases, the resistance increases and the
PCM detects a higher voltage at the reference signal.
The O2S circuit is monitored for a drop in voltage.
RSEMISSIONS CONTROL25-3
EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued)

period the switch ratio reaches a predetermined
value, a counter is incremented by one. The monitor
is enabled to run another test during that trip. When
the test fails 6 times, the counter increments to 3, a
malfunction is entered, and a Freeze Frame is stored,
the code is matured and the MIL is illuminated. If
the first test passes, no further testing is conducted
during that trip.
The MIL is extinguished after three consecutive
good trips. The good trip criteria for the catalyst
monitor is more stringent than the failure criteria. In
order to pass the test and increment one good trip,
the downstream sensor switch rate must be less than
45% of the upstream rate. The failure percentages
are 59% respectively.
Enabling ConditionsÐThe following conditions
must typically be met before the PCM runs the cat-
alyst monitor. Specific times for each parameter may
be different from engine to engine.
²Accumulated drive time
²Enable time
²Ambient air temperature
²Barometric pressure
²Catalyst warm-up counter
²Engine coolant temperature
²Vehicle speed
²MAP
²RPM
²Engine in closed loop
²Fuel level
Pending ConditionsÐ
²Misfire DTC
²Front Oxygen Sensor Response
²Front Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor
²Front Oxygen Sensor Electrical
²Rear Oxygen Sensor Rationality (middle check)
²Rear Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor
²Rear Oxygen Sensor Electrical
²Fuel System Monitor
²All TPS faults
²All MAP faults
²All ECT sensor faults
²Purge flow solenoid functionality
²Purge flow solenoid electrical
²All PCM self test faults
²All CMP and CKP sensor faults
²All injector and ignition electrical faults
²Idle Air Control (IAC) motor functionality
²Vehicle Speed Sensor
²Brake switch (auto trans only)
²Intake air temperature
ConflictÐThe catalyst monitor does not run if any
of the following are conditions are present:
²EGR Monitor in progress (if equipped)
²Fuel system rich intrusive test in progress
²EVAP Monitor in progress²Time since start is less than 60 seconds
²Low fuel level-less than 15 %
²Low ambient air temperature
²Ethanol content learn is taking place and the
ethanol used once flag is set
SuspendÐThe Task Manager does not mature a
catalyst fault if any of the following are present:
²Oxygen Sensor Monitor, Priority 1
²Oxygen Sensor Heater, Priority 1
²EGR Monitor, Priority 1 (if equipped)
²EVAP Monitor, Priority 1
²Fuel System Monitor, Priority 2
²Misfire Monitor, Priority 2
OPERATION - NON-MONITORED CIRCUITS
The PCM does not monitor all circuits, systems
and conditions that could have malfunctions causing
driveability problems. However, problems with these
systems may cause the PCM to store diagnostic trou-
ble codes for other systems or components. For exam-
ple, a fuel pressure problem will not register a fault
directly, but could cause a rich/lean condition or mis-
fire. This could cause the PCM to store an oxygen
sensor or misfire diagnostic trouble code.
The major non-monitored circuits are listed below
along with examples of failures modes that do not
directly cause the PCM to set a DTC, but for a sys-
tem that is monitored.
FUEL PRESSURE
The fuel pressure regulator controls fuel system
pressure. The PCM cannot detect a clogged fuel
pump inlet filter, clogged in-line fuel filter, or a
pinched fuel supply or return line. However, these
could result in a rich or lean condition causing the
PCM to store an oxygen sensor, fuel system, or mis-
fire diagnostic trouble code.
SECONDARY IGNITION CIRCUIT
The PCM cannot detect an inoperative ignition coil,
fouled or worn spark plugs, ignition cross firing, or
open spark plug cables. The misfire will however,
increase the oxygen content in the exhaust, deceiving
the PCM in to thinking the fuel system is too lean.
Also see misfire detection.
CYLINDER COMPRESSION
The PCM cannot detect uneven, low, or high engine
cylinder compression. Low compression lowers O2
content in the exhaust. Leading to fuel system, oxy-
gen sensor, or misfire detection fault.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The PCM cannot detect a plugged, restricted or
leaking exhaust system. It may set a EGR (if
equipped) or Fuel system or O2S fault.
RSEMISSIONS CONTROL25-5
EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued)

CHAIN WEAR - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING TIMING..................9-153
CHANGE - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY FLUID.........3-40
CHANGE - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER...........9-137,9-53
CHANGE - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH HOUSING
FLUID..............................3-41
CHANGE - STANDARD PROCEDURE, PTU
FLUID..............................21-5
CHANGER - DESCRIPTION, CD...........8A-7
CHANGER - INSTALLATION, CD..........8A-8
CHANGER - OPERATION, CD.............8A-7
CHANGER - REMOVAL, CD..............8A-8
CHANNEL - INSTALLATION, WATER.....23-121
CHANNEL - REMOVAL, WATER.........23-121
CHARGE - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM...............24-72
CHARGE LEVEL TEST - 2.5L DIESEL -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, SYSTEM......24-68
CHARGE LEVEL TEST - GASOLINE
ENGINES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
SYSTEM............................24-67
CHARGING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY..............8F-11
CHARGING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
SPIRAL PLATE BATTERY...............8F-10
CHARGING SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION.....8F-20
CHARGING SYSTEM - OPERATION.......8F-20
CHARTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS...........19-3
CHARTS - SPECIFICATIONS, COLOR
CODE..............................23-84
CHATTER COMPLAINTS - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, CLUTCH.................6-6
CHECK - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
COOLING SYSTEM FLOW................7-3
CHECK - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
EXHAUST SYSTEM RESTRICTION.........11-2
CHECK - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
COOLANT LEVEL.......................7-5
CHECK - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ENGINE OIL LEVEL...................9-137
CHECK - STANDARD PROCEDURE, FLUID
LEVEL.............................21-71
CHECK, STANDARD PROCEDURE -
ENGINE OIL LEVEL....................9-53
CHECK, STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID
LEVEL AND CONDITION........21-201,21s-102
CHECK STRAP - INSTALLATION.........23-15
CHECK STRAP - REMOVAL.............23-15
CHECKING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL..............5-32,5s-31
CHECKING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL........19-44
CHECKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL - STANDARD PROCEDURE........8F-14
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............9-52
CHECKING POWER STEERING BELT
TENSION - STANDARD PROCEDURE.......7-8
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR -
DESCRIPTION........................8O-4
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR -
OPERATION..........................8O-4
CHILD SEAT - INSTALLATION, QUAD.....23-89
CHILD SEAT - REMOVAL, QUAD.........23-89
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT -
REMOVAL..........................23-87
CHIME SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING
............................8B-1
CHIME/BUZZER - DESCRIPTION
..........8B-1
CHIME/BUZZER - OPERATION
............8B-1
CHIME/BUZZER - WARNING
.............8B-1
CHIME/THERMISTOR - DESCRIPTION
....8N-10
CHIME/THERMISTOR - INSTALLATION
....8N-10
CHIME/THERMISTOR - OPERATION
......8N-10
CHIME/THERMISTOR - REMOVAL
.......8N-10
CHIRP PREFERENCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, HORN
..............8N-42,8N-5
CIRCUIT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
......8M-12
CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS - DESCRIPTION
. . 8W-01-6
CIRCUIT INFORMATION - DESCRIPTION
. 8W-01-5
CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TEST -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, FEED
. . . 8F-32,8F-34CIRCUIT TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, CONTROL..............8F-30,8F-32
CIRCUIT TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, FEED.................8F-33,8F-35
CIRCUITS - OPERATION, NON-
MONITORED.........................25-5
CIRCUITS AND VALVES - OPERATION,
HYDRAULIC..........................5-83
CLAMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
HOSES..............................14-7
CLAMPS - DESCRIPTION, FUEL
LINES/HOSES........................14-6
CLAMPS - DESCRIPTION, HOSE...........7-1
CLAMPS - OPERATION, HOSE.............7-2
CLEAN, CLEANING...................21-114
CLEARANCE - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING CONNECTING ROD
BEARING...........................9-120
CLEARANCE USING PLASTIGAGE -
STANDARD PROCEDURE, MEASURING
BEARING........................9-12,9-84
CLOCK SPRING - DESCRIPTION..........8O-4
CLOCK SPRING - INSTALLATION.........8O-5
CLOCK SPRING - OPERATION...........8O-4
CLOCK SPRING - REMOVAL.............8O-5
CLOCK SPRING CENTERING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8O-5
CLUSTER - DESCRIPTION, INSTRUMENT . . . 8J-1
CLUSTER - OPERATION, INSTRUMENT.....8J-1
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION........23-63
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL.............23-63
CLUSTER DIAGNOSIS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................8J-2
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS -
INSTALLATION.......................8L-21
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS -
REMOVAL..........................8L-21
CLUSTER LENS - INSTALLATION........8J-10
CLUSTER LENS - REMOVAL............8J-10
CLUTCH - DESCRIPTION.................6-1
CLUTCH - DESCRIPTION, BI-
DIRECTIONAL OVERRUNNING...........3-34
CLUTCH - OPERATION, BI-DIRECTIONAL
OVERRUNNING.......................3-36
CLUTCH AIR PRESSURE TESTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.......21-122,21s-30
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY,
INPUT.....................21-216,21s-116
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - DISASSEMBLY,
INPUT.....................21-208,21s-107
CLUTCH ASSY - 2.4L GAS -
INSTALLATION, MODULAR..............6-11
CLUTCH ASSY - 2.4L GAS - REMOVAL,
MODULAR...........................6-11
CLUTCH CHATTER COMPLAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING...............6-6
CLUTCH COIL - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, A/C COMPRESSOR...........24-15
CLUTCH COVER AND DISC RUNOUT -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING...............6-6
CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE -
2.5L TD - INSTALLATION
...............6-12
CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE -
2.5L TD - REMOVAL
...................6-11
CLUTCH HOUSING FLUID CHANGE -
STANDARD PROCEDURE,
OVERRUNNING
.......................3-41
CLUTCH PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH -
INSTALLATION
........................6-14
CLUTCH PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH -
REMOVAL
...........................6-13
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH -
INSTALLATION
........................6-16
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH -
REMOVAL
...........................6-15
CLUTCH RELAY - DESCRIPTION, A/C
COMPRESSOR
.......................24-19
CLUTCH RELAY - INSTALLATION, A/C
COMPRESSOR
.......................24-20
CLUTCH RELAY - OPERATION, A/C
COMPRESSOR
.......................24-19
CLUTCH RELAY - REMOVAL, A/C
COMPRESSOR
.......................24-20
CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER AND BEARING
- INSTALLATION
.......................6-7
CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER AND BEARING
- REMOVAL
...........................6-6CLUTCH SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING.............................6-3
CLUTCH/COIL - DESCRIPTION, A/C
COMPRESSOR.......................24-15
CLUTCH/COIL - INSPECTION, A/C
COMPRESSOR.......................24-17
CLUTCH/COIL - INSTALLATION, A/C
COMPRESSOR.......................24-17
CLUTCH/COIL - OPERATION, A/C
COMPRESSOR.......................24-15
CLUTCH/COIL - REMOVAL, A/C
COMPRESSOR.......................24-16
CLUTCHES - DESCRIPTION, DRIVING . . . 21-190,
21s-95
CLUTCHES - DESCRIPTION, HOLDING . . . 21-207,
21s-106
CLUTCHES - OPERATION, DRIVING.....21-190,
21s-95
CLUTCHES - OPERATION, HOLDING....21-207,
21s-106
COAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH -
DESCRIPTION, BASE..................23-85
CODE - DESCRIPTION, PAINT...........23-85
CODE CHARTS - SPECIFICATIONS,
COLOR.............................23-84
CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION, BODY....Intro.-1
CODES - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ERASING TRANSMITTER..............8M-11
CODES - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
OBTAINING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE......8E-15
CODES - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
SETTING TRANSMITTER..............8M-11
COIL - DESCRIPTION, IGNITION............8I-6
COIL - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, A/C
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH...............24-15
COIL - OPERATION, IGNITION............8I-7
COLLAR - INSTALLATION, STRUCTURAL . . . 9-48
COLLAR - REMOVAL, STRUCTURAL.......9-47
COLOR CODE CHARTS -
SPECIFICATIONS.....................23-84
COLUMN - DESCRIPTION, STEERING.....19-10
COLUMN - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
STEERING..........................19-12
COLUMN COVER - INSTALLATION,
LOWER STEERING...................23-70
COLUMN COVER - INSTALLATION, OVER
STEERING..........................23-70
COLUMN COVER - REMOVAL, LOWER
STEERING..........................23-70
COLUMN COVER - REMOVAL, OVER
STEERING..........................23-70
COLUMN COVER BACKING PLATE -
INSTALLATION, STEERING.............23-70
COLUMN COVER BACKING PLATE -
REMOVAL, STEERING.................23-70
COLUMN TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS.....19-14
COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
CYLINDER........................9-83,9-9
COMMON PROBLEM CAUSES -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............21-30
COMMUNICATION RECEIVE - PCM INPUT
- OPERATION, DATA BUS..............8E-15
COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE (PCI)
BUS, OPERATION - PROGRAMMABLE....14-21
COMPASS CALIBRATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................8M-3
COMPASS DEMAGNETIZING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8M-4
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............8M-10
COMPASS VARIATION ADJUSTMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8M-5
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
DESCRIPTION........................8M-9
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
INSTALLATION......................8M-10
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
OPERATION.........................8M-9
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
REMOVAL..........................8M-10
COMPLAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, CLUTCH CHATTER
..............6-6
COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, CYLINDER
. . 9-83,9-9
COMPRESSOR - DESCRIPTION, A/C
......24-73
COMPRESSOR - OPERATION, A/C
........24-73
COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL
.............24-74
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