2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN wiring

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Wiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using the appropriate wiring
information
Power loss during power
door operationWiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using the appropriate wiring
information
Low battery voltage Charge battery
Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Inoperative drive assembly Remove lower drive unit and check for no
drive condition
No latching in primary and/or
secondary positionsInoperative inside/outside handle
assemblyGo to that9POSSIBLE CAUSE9and review
9CORRECTIONS9
Inoperative latch assembly Check wire connections and for blown fuse
Check cable connections
Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Troubleshoot using body diagnostic manual
Replace latch assembly, if necessary
Binding or sticking of components Establish location of binding and replace
necessary components
Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Door seal force too high Inspect seals for damage, mis-assembly,
foreign matter. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER DOORS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE) for door adjustment
procedure and specifications in the Body
section of the service manual for
specifications
Inoperative drive assembly Remove lower drive unit and check for no
drive condition
Inoperative striker Striker misaligned or loose
Striker damaged
Replace striker if necessary
Latch will not fully release
from primary positionInoperative latch assembly Check wire connections and for blown fuse
Check cable connections
Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Troubleshoot using body diagnostic manual
Replace latch assembly, if necessary
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POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Inoperative fuel filler door lockout
mechanismCheck operation of fuel filler door lockout
mechanism.
Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Inoperative striker Striker misaligned or loose
Striker damaged
Replace striker if necessary
Cables worn and stretched Replace cables as necessary
Binding or sticking of components Establish location of binding and replace
necessary components
Key fob, B-pillar or overhead
console switch does not
operate power sliding doorBlown Fuse Check fuse and replace
Battery voltage low Charge or replace battery
Inoperative latch assembly Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Check wire connection
Pawl and/or ratchet switch inoperative
Replace latch if necessary
Wiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using the appropriate wiring
information
Inoperative BCM Check electrical connections
Refer to the body diagnostic manual for
additional checks
Replace BCM if necessary
Inoperative key fob Verify inoperative key fob by trying other key
fob functions
Replace key fob battery
Reprogram key fob
Replace key fob if necessary
Inoperative sliding door control module Disconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Inoperative door motor assembly Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of gear motor assembly
Check wire connections
Gear motor clutch does not engage, replace
assembly
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POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Full open switch inoperative, replace hold
open latch assembly
Replace motor assembly. if necessary
Door does not stay open Inoperative hold open latch assembly Check wire/cable connections
Replace hold open latch, if necessary
Inoperative hold open latch striker Replace hold open latch striker, if necessary
High inside/outside opening
effortInoperative latch assembly Check wire connections and for blown fuse
Check cable connections
Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Troubleshoot using body diagnostic manual
Replace latch assembly, if necessary
Inoperative inside/outside handle
assemblyGo to that9POSSIBLE CAUSE9and review
9CORRECTIONS9
Binding or sticking of components Establish location of binding and replace
necessary components
Door continues to cinch
closed during power modeInoperative latch assembly Check wire connections and for blown fuse
Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Troubleshoot using body diagnostic manual
Replace latch assembly, if necessary
Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Wiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using the appropriate wiring
information
Door continues to open
during power mode (runaway
motor)Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Inoperative hold open latch assembly Check wire/cable connections
Replace hold open latch, if necessary
Inoperative drive assembly Remove lower drive unit and check for no
drive condition
Wiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using electrical schematics.
Refer to wiring diagrams
Door opens very slowly Inoperative door motor assembly Check wire/cable connections
Replace motor assembly, if necessary
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POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM (Continued)

WIRING HARNESS
DESCRIPTION
The wire harness supplies power (12v), ground and
various electrical signals to the power sliding door for
various power door functions. A plastic chain or wir-
ing track covers the wire harness assembly (Fig. 26)
and is used to protect the wire harness from abrasion
and/or tangling. This wiring track is replaced with
the wire harness assembly. The wire harness assem-
bly is a replaceable component.
OPERATION
The wire harness and plastic wiring track provide
a safe and reliable means of supplying power, ground
and other various electrical connections to the power
sliding door. During sliding door movement the wir-
ing track folds and unfolds like the links in a chain.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the appropriate door trim panel from
the power sliding door, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS -
SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the lower drive unit cover retaining
screws and remove the cover (Fig. 27).(4) Disconnect the power sliding door electrical
connector, located just behind the lower drive unit
assembly.
(5) Disengage retaining pushpin and pull wire har-
ness away from its power sliding door mounting loca-
tion.
(6) Using a suitable flat bladed tool, unsnap the
wire harness retaining clip from the lower drive unit.
(7) Slide the wire harness off the forward lower
drive unit stud.
(8) Using a pushpin removal tool (special tool #
C-4755), unsnap wire harness retaining pushpins
from the rocker panel.
(9) Remove sliding door lower sill plate, (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
- REMOVAL).
(10) Pull back the rearward edge of the B-pillar
trim to access the wire harness connector and discon-
nect connector.
(11) Remove the wire harness assembly from the
vehicle.INSTALLATION
(1) Position the wire harness assembly in the vehi-
cle.
(2) Connect the wire harness connector located at
the rearward edge of the B-pillar.
Fig. 26 WIRE HARNESS POSITION AND
ORIENTATION
1 - LOWER DOOR TRACK AND RACK ASSEMBLY
2 - WIRE HARNESS
3 - RACK ACCESS HOLE SEALING PATCHES
4 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER
Fig. 27 LOWER HINGE/DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER
2 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER RETAINING SCREWS
3 - SLIDING DOOR
4 - LOWER HINGE ARM BRACKET
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(3) Install the sliding door lower sill plate, (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL
PLATE - INSTALLATION).
(4) Snap the wire harness retaining pushpins in
the rocker panel.
(5) Slide the wire harness on the lower drive unit
stud.
(6) Install the wire harness retaining clip on the
lower drive unit stud.
(7) Connect the power sliding door electrical con-
nector, located just behind the lower drive unit.
(8) Install the lower drive unit cover and retaining
screws (Fig. 28).
(9) Install the appropriate sliding door trim panel,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(10) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 28 LOWER HINGE/DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER
2 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER RETAINING SCREWS
3 - SLIDING DOOR
4 - LOWER HINGE ARM BRACKET
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WIRING HARNESS (Continued)

POWER WINDOWS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
POWER WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION.........................61
OPERATION...........................61
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER WINDOWS....................61
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VENT WINDOW MOTOR................62
REMOVAL.............................62INSTALLATION.........................62
WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................62
WINDOW SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WINDOW SWITCH....................63
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
POWER WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION
The Power Window System is activated through
switches mounted on the driver and passenger door
panels.
OPERATION
Front door window lift motors use permanent type
magnets. The B+ and ground applied at the motor
terminal pins will cause the motor to rotate in one
direction. Reversing current through the motor ter-
minals will cause the motor to rotate in the opposite
direction.
The power window motors ground through the
master switch in the driver door by a black wire
attached to the left cowl panel. Refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information.
The power rear vent windows, if equipped, are
operated by switches mounted in the driver door
switch bezel. A separate switch is used for each win-
dow. Permanent magnet type motors connected to a
crank system are used to open and close the rear
vent windows. A battery positive and negative con-
nection to either of the two motor terminals will
cause the motor to rotate in one direction. Reversing
current through these same two connections will
cause the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW MOTOR TEST
If the power window motor is receiving proper cur-
rent and ground and does not operate, proceed withmotor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion.
(1) Remove front door trim panel and sound pad as
necessary to gain access to power window motor wire
connector, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect power window motor wire connector
from door harness.
(3) Using two jumper wires, connect one to a bat-
tery (+) source and the other to a good ground (-).
(4) Connect the Negative (-) jumper probe to one of
the motor connector terminals.
(5) Momentarily touch the Positive (+) jumper
probe to the other motor connector terminal.
When positive probe is connected the motor should
rotate in one direction to either move window up or
down. If window is all the way up or down the motor
will grunt and the inner door panel will flex when
actuated in that one direction.
(6) Reverse jumper probes at the motor connector
terminals and window should now move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or grunt, replace
the motor.
If window moved completely up or down, reverse
the jumper probes and cycle window to the opposite
position to verify full operation.
If motor grunts and does not move, verify that reg-
ulator is not binding.
WIRING VOLTAGE TEST
The following wiring test determines whether or
not voltage is continuous through the body harness
to switch.
(1) Remove the power window switch and bezel
assembly from the driver door. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/POWER WINDOW
SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect wire connector from back of power
window switch.
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(3) Switch ignition ON position.
(4) Connect the clip end of a 12 volt test light to
Pin 13 in door harness connector at the window
switch. Touch the test light probe to Pin 9 and then
to Pin 11.
²If the test light illuminates, the wiring circuit
between the battery and switch is OK.
²If the lamp does not illuminate, first check the
25 amp circuit breaker attached to the electrical dis-
tribution wiring bracket. If the circuit breaker is OK,
then check the 40 amp fuse (#28) in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). If both components are OK,
then check for a broken wire.
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
If the power vent window motor is receiving proper
current and ground and does not operate proceed
with motor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information.
(1) Remove D-pillar trim panel necessary to gain
access to power vent window motor wire connector,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect power vent window motor wire con-
nector from body harness.
(3) Using two jumper wires, connect one to a bat-
tery (+) source and the other to a good ground (-).
(4) Connect the Negative (-) jumper probe to one of
the motor connector terminals.
(5) Momentarily touch the Positive (+) jumper
probe to the other motor connector terminal.
When positive probe is connected the motor should
rotate in one direction to either move window open or
closed. If window is all the way open or closed the
motor will grunt and the crank system will flex when
actuated in that one direction.
Reverse jumper probes at the motor connector ter-
minals and window should now move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or grunt, replace
the motor.
If window moved completely open or closed, reverse
the jumper probes and cycle window to the opposite
position to verify full operation.
If motor grunts and does not move, verify that
crank system is not binding.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.(2) Remove D-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect wire connector from power vent
motor.
(4) Using a flat bladed tool, carefully lift the circu-
lar actuator link tab. Remove link from window ball
socket.
(5) Remove bolts holding power vent motor to
D-pillar (Fig. 1).
(6) Remove power vent motor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Obtain new vent window motor.
(2) Snap the actuator link socket onto the quarter
window ball socket. Using a soft rubber mallet, push
the circular link tab flush with link surface.
(3) Install bolts holding power vent motor to D-pil-
lar.
(4) Reconnect wire connector to power vent motor.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(6) Cycle quarter window open/close to verify func-
tion.
(7) Install D-pillar trim panel.
WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVAL
The window motor is incorporated into the window
regulator assembly. If the window motor requires
replacement, the window regulator must be replaced.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW
REGULATOR - REMOVAL).
Fig. 1 VENT WINDOW MOTOR
1 - VENT WINDOW MOTOR
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - BOLT
4 - VENT WINDOW
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POWER WINDOWS (Continued)

The second row seats have lower anchors for each
rear outboard seating position (Fig. 8). These anchors
are welded to the seat cushion frame. They are each
accessed from the front of their respective seats, at
each side where the seat back meets the seat cush-
ion. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the seat must be
replaced as a unit.
WARNING: During, and following, any child restraint
anchor service, due to impact event or vehicle
repair, carefully inspect all mounting hardware,
tether straps and anchors for proper installation,
operation, or damage. If a child restraint anchor is
found damaged in any way, the anchor must be
replaced with the seat assembly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or death.
REAR SEAT DELETE
If the vehicle is ordered without rear seats (rear
seat delete), then there will be a tether strap
included. This is to be looped under the second seat
anchor and then extended forward (Fig. 9) to clip to
the tether strap of the child seat in the front passen-
ger seat (Fig. 10). There will be no lower anchor
loops for child seat anchoring in the front passenger
seat. Use the seat belt for lower child seat attach-
ment in this instance.
OPERATION
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the proper use of all of the fac-
tory-installed child restraint anchors.
CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column
behind the steering wheel. It is used to maintain a
continuous electrical circuit between the wiring har-
ness and the drivers airbag.
The clockspring assembly is secured with two inte-
gral plastic latches onto the upper steering column
housing near the top of the steering column behind
the steering wheel. The clockspring consists of a flat,
round molded plastic case with a stubby tail that
hangs below the steering column. The tail contains
two connectors that face toward the instrument
panel. Within the plastic case is a spool-like molded
plastic rotor with a large exposed hub and several
plastic rollers.
A rubber bumper block is located on each side of
the tower formation that contains the connector
receptacle and pigtail wires on the upper surface of
the rotor hub. The lower surface of the rotor hub has
a molded plastic turn signal cancel cam with a single
lobe that is integral to the rotor. Within the plastic
case and wound around the rotor spool is a long rib-
bon-like tape that consists of several thin copper wire
leads sandwiched between two thin plastic mem-
branes. The outer end of the tape terminates at the
connector receptacles that face the instrument panel,
while the inner end of the tape terminates at the pig-
tail wires and connector receptacle on the hub of the
clockspring rotor that face the steering wheel.
Fig. 9 TETHER STRAP PLACEMENT - REAR SEAT
DELETE
Fig. 10 TETHER STRAP INSTALLED- REAR SEAT
DELETE
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CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR (Continued)