2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN ors

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER TESTING
If unit does not operate, trouble can be in either
the power cord or the heater element. Test power
cord for continuity with a 110-volt voltmeter or 110-
volt test light; test heater element continuity with an
ohmmeter or 12-volt test light.
REMOVAL
(1) Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
(Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Disconnect the power cord plug from heater.
(3) Loosen screw in center of heater. Remove the
heater assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean block core hole and heater seat.
(2) Insert heater assembly with element loop posi-
tionedupward.
(3) With heater seated, tighten center screw
securely to assure a positive seal.
(4) Install power cord plug to heater.
(5) Fill cooling system with coolant to the proper
level. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor threads
into the top of the thermostat housing (Fig. 3). New
sensors have sealant applied to the threads.
REMOVAL
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
(1) Drain the cooling system below thermostat
level. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(2) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor electri-
cal connector.
(3) Remove coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 3).
Tighten sensor to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(2) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(3) Fill cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
3.3/3.8L
DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor threads
into a coolant passage on lower intake manifold near
the thermostat (Fig. 6). New sensors have sealant
applied to the threads.
REMOVAL
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
Fig. 3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - 2.4L
1 - MAP SENSOR
2 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1)Be sure the air seal is in position before
radiator is installed.Slide radiator down into posi-
tion. Seat the radiator with the rubber isolators into
the mounting holes provided, with a 10 lbs. force.
(2) Position air conditioning condenser onto the
radiator lower mounts and ingage upper mounting
tabs. (Fig. 15).
(3) Install the radiator upper and lower hoses (Fig.
13) or (Fig. 14).
(4) Connect the coolant reserve/recovery hose.
(5) Connect the vapor purge solenoid to the mount-
ing bracket.
(6) Install the radiator fans. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the radiator upper crossmember sup-
port. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE
OPENING REINFORCEMENT - INSTALLATION)
(8) Fill the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING
- STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(9) Connect negative cable to battery.
RADIATOR DRAINCOCK
REMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove draincock dur-
ing a routine coolant drain.
(1) Drain the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Using a screwdriver, open the draincock by
turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
(3) Pull the draincock from the radiator tank.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align draincock stem to radiator tank opening.
(2) Push draincock into the radiator tank opening.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten. The head of the
draincock may break off.
(3) Using a screwdriver, tighten the draincock by
turning clockwise until it stops.
(4) Fill the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING
- STANDARD PROCEDURE)
RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP
DESCRIPTION
The cooling system pressure cap is located on the
radiator. The cap construction includes; stainless
steel swivel top, rubber seals, and retainer, main
spring, and a spring loaded valve (Fig. 16).
OPERATION
The cooling system is equipped with a pressure cap
that releases excessive pressure; maintaining a range
of 97-124 kPa (14-18 psi).
The cooling system will operate at higher than
atmospheric pressure. The higher pressure raises the
coolant boiling point thus, allowing increased radia-
tor cooling capacity.
There is also a vent valve in the center of the cap.
This valve also opens when coolant is cooling and
contracting, allowing the coolant to return to cooling
system from coolant reserve system tank by vacuum
through a connecting hose.If valve is stuck shut,
or the coolant recovery hose is pinched, the
radiator hoses will be collapsed on cool down.
Clean the vent valve (Fig. 16) and inspect cool-
ant recovery hose routing, to ensure proper
sealing when boiling point is reached.
The gasket in the cap seals the filler neck, so that
vacuum can be maintained, allowing coolant to be
drawn back into the radiator from the reserve tank.
If the gasket is dirty or damaged, a vacuum
may not be achieved, resulting is loss of coolant
and eventual overheating due to low coolant
level in radiator and engine.
Fig. 16 Cooling System Pressure Cap Filler Neck
1 - OVERFLOW NIPPLE
2 - MAIN SPRING
3 - GASKET RETAINER
4 - STAINLESS-STEEL SWIVEL TOP
5 - RUBBER SEALS
6 - VENT VALVE
7 - RADIATOR
8 - FILLER NECK
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RADIATOR (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
RADIATOR FAN DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NOISY RADIATOR FAN 1. Fan blade loose. 1. Replace fan assembly. (Refer to
7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FAN - REMOVAL)
2. Fan blade striking a surrounding
object.2. Locate point of fan blade contact
and repair as necessary.
3. Air obstructions at radiator or A/C
condenser.3. Remove obstructions and/or
clean debris.
4. Electric fan motor defective. 4. Replace fan assembly. (Refer to
7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FAN - REMOVAL)
ELECTRIC FAN MOTOR DOES
NOT OPERATE1. Fan relay, powertrain control
module (PCM), coolant temperature
sensor, or wiring defective.1. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information) Repair as necessary.
2. Defective A/C pressure
transducer.2. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information) Repair as necessary.
ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN
OPERATES ALL THE TIME1. Fan relay, powertrain control
module (PCM), coolant temperature
sensor or wiring defective.1. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information) Repair as necessary.
2. Check for low coolant level. 2. Add coolant as necessary.
3. Defective A/C pressure
transducer.3. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information) Repair as necessary.
REMOVAL
There are no repairs to be made to the fan or
shroud assembly. If the fan is warped, cracked, or
otherwise damaged, it must be replaced as an assem-
bly (Fig. 20).
(1) Remove the radiator upper crossmember. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPENING REIN-
FORCEMENT - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connec-
tors.
(3) Remove radiator fan(s) retaining screw (Fig.
20).
(4) Remove the radiator fan(s) by lifting upward to
release from mounts.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the radiator fan(s) into mounts and
attaching clips on the radiator.
(2) Install radiator fan(s) attaching screws (Fig.
20). Tighten to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the radiator fan(s) electrical connec-
tors.(4) Install the radiator upper support crossmem-
ber. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPEN-
ING REINFORCEMENT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 20 Radiator Fans
1 - SCREWS - RADIATOR FAN ATTACHING
2 - RADIATOR FAN - RIGHT
3 - MOUNT - RIGHT RADIATOR FAN
4 - CLIPS - RADIATOR FAN LOWER
5 - MOUNT - LEFT RADIATOR FAN
6 - RADIATOR FAN - LEFT
7 - 30 ENGINERS
RADIATOR FAN (Continued)

(5) Install the upper radiator mounts to the cross-
member bolts, if removed. Tighten to 8 N´m (70 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install the radiator upper hose to the support
clip (2.4L engine).
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The radiator fan relay is a solid state type and is
located on the front bumper reinforcment (Fig. 21).
Refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS for a circuit sche-
matic.
OPERATION
The solid state radiator fan relay is controlled by
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) by way of a
Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal. The relay con-
trol circuit supplies a 12 volt signal to the PCM. The
PCM then pulses the ground circuit to achieve fan on
time. The relay provides a voltage to the fan motors
which is proportional to the pulse width it receives
from the PCM. The duty cycle ranges from 30% for
low speed operation, then ramps-up to 100% for high
speed operation. This fan control system provides
infinitely variable fan speeds, allowing for improved
fan noise, A/C performance, better engine cooling,
and additional vehicle power.
To control operation of the relay, the PCM looks at
inputs from:
²Engine coolant temperature
²A/C pressure transducer
²Ambient temperature from the body controller
²Vehicle speed
²Transmission oil temperature
The PCM uses these inputs to determine when the
fan should operate and at what speed. For further
information on fan operation, (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - OPERATION).
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the radiator crossmember to front fas-
cia closure panel.
(4) Disconnect the relay electrical connector (Fig.
21).
(5) Remove the rivet attaching the relay to the
front bumper beam (Fig. 21).
(6) Remove the relay.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The relay mounting location is designed
to dissipate heat. Ensure the relay is securely
attached to prevent relay ªthermalº shutdown and
relay damage, resulting in possible engine over-
heating.
(1) Position relay and install a new rivet (Fig. 21).
(2) Connect electrical connector to relay.
(3) Install closure panel and attaching screws.
(4) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 21 Radiator Fan Relay
1 - FRONT FASCIA
2 - FAN RELAY
3 - RIVET
4 - A/C CONDENSER (FRONT SIDE)
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RADIATOR FAN (Continued)

mation. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or
of the data bus network, the use of a DRB IIItscan
tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures informa-
tion is recommended.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO/VIDEO
Any diagnosis of the Audio system should
begin with the use of the DRB IIItdiagnostic
tool. For information on the use of the DRBIIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Service
information.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
NO AUDIO. 1. FUSE INOPERATIVE. 1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSE BLOCK MODULE.
REPLACE FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
DAMAGED.2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. WIRING DAMAGED. 3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. GROUND DAMAGED. 4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. RADIO
INOPERATIVE.5. USING A SCAN TOOL, CHECK FOR TROUBLE CODES IN
THE AUDIO SYSTEM.
6. SPEAKERS
INOPERATIVE6. REFER TO SPEAKER DIAGNOSIS.
NO DISPLAY. 1. FUSE INOPERATIVE. 1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSE BLOCK MODULE.
REPLACE FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
DAMAGED.2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. WIRING DAMAGED. 3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. GROUND DAMAGED. 4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS AND
A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. RADIO
INOPERATIVE.5. USING A SCAN TOOL, CHECK FOR TROUBLE CODES IN
THE AUDIO SYSTEM.
NO MEMORY. 1. FUSE INOPERATIVE. 1. CHECK IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE. REPLACE FUSE, IF
REQUIRED.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
DAMAGED.2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. WIRING DAMAGED. 3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO CONNECTOR.
REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
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AUDIO/VIDEO (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
4. RADIO
INOPERATIVE.4. USING A SCAN TOOL, CHECK FOR TROUBLE CODES IN
THE AUDIO SYSTEM.
HEADPHONES
WILL NOT HOLD
A CHANNEL OR
HAVE STATIC1. WEAK BATTERIES IN
THE HEADPHONES.1. REPLACE BATTERIES.
2. CLOSENESS TO
RADIO TRANSMITTER
SUCH AS A RADIO
TOWER, AIRPORT
TRANSMITTER OR
SOME MOBILE
RADIOS.2. MOVE TO AN AREA AWAY FROM THESE CONDITIONS.
REMOTE
CONTROL
INOPERATIVE1. WEAK BATTERIES IN
THE REMOTE
CONTROL.1. REPLACE BATTERIES.
2. OPERATION
CONSTRAINT OF
SYSTEM2. MAKE SURE THAT REAR AUDIO IS IN A DIFFERENT MODE
THAN FRONT SPEAKERS. REMOTE CONTROL WILL NOT
WORK WHEN BOTH ARE IN THE SAME MODE.
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AUDIO/VIDEO (Continued)

VIDEO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO VIDEO (DVD PLAYER
WILL NOT LOAD OR
EJECT)1. FUSE INOPERATIVE. 1. CHECK FUSES. REPLACE FUSES IF
REQUIRED.
2. LOOSE OR DAMAGED DVD
PLAYER CONNECTOR2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED
DVD PLAYER CONNECTOR (16 PIN).
REPAIR OR REPLACE AS REQUIRED.
3. LOOSE OR DAMAGED
WIRING/DVD PLAYER
INOPERATIVE3. CHECK PIN 1 (B+) AND PIN 9
(GROUND) OF THE 16 PIN CONNECTOR,
THEN CHECK PIN 1 (B+) AND PIN 7
(GROUND) OF THE 12 PIN CONNECTOR.
IF THE 16 PIN CONNECTOT DOES NOT
SHOW VOLTAGE, THE 12 PIN
CONNECTOR WILL NOT SHOW VOLTAGE
(THE 12 PIN IS FED FROM THE 16 PIN). IF
VOLTAGE IS OK ON THE 16 PIN, BUT NOT
PRESENT ON THE 12 PIN, UNPLUG THE
12 PIN HARNESS FROM THE PLAYER
AND CHECK THE CONNECTOR PINSON
THE BACK OF THE PLAYER. IF VOLTAGE
IS PRESENT ON THE 12 PIN
CONNECTOR, THE SCREEN OR THE 12
PIN HARNESS SHOULD BE REPLACED. IF
THERE IS STILL NO VOLTAGE ON THE 12
PIN CONNECTOR, THE DVD PLAYER
SHOULD BE REPLACED.
4. GROUND CONNECTION
DAMAGED4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN
DVD PLAYER AND A KNOWN GOOD
GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND IF
REQUIRED.
5. DVD PLAYER DAMAGED 5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE DVD PLAYER
IF REQUIRED.
6. DVD DAMAGED.
AVOID USING CD'S OR DVD'S
THAT HAVE ADHESIVE TYPE
LABELS, AS THEY MAY CAUSE
THE DISC TO BECOME
JAMMED.6. INSERT KNOWN GOOD DVD AND TEST
OPERATION.
NO DISPLAY. AUDIO
HEARD THROUGH
SPEAKERS1. LOOSE OR DAMAGED
CONNECTORS1. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED
DVD PLAYER CONNECTOR (12 PIN).
CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED
VIDEO SCREEN CONNECTOR. REPAIR IF
REQUIRED. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR
DAMAGED IN-LINE CONNECTOR.
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AUDIO/VIDEO (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
2. WIRING DAMAGED 2. WITH HARNESS CONNECTED, CHECK
FOR VIDEO SIGNAL VOLTAGE AT DVD
PLAYER AND AT VIDEO SCREEN
HARNESS. PLACE KNOWN GOOD DVD
INTO DVD PLAYER. PLACE POSITIVE
LEAD OF VOLTMETER ON PIN 5 (VIDEO
SIGNAL) OF THE 12 PIN CONNECTOR.
PLACE NEGATIVE LEAD ON PIN 6 (VIDEO
GROUND). READINGS SHOULD BE
BETWEEN 0.1V TO 2V DC.
3. VIDEO SCREEN DAMAGED 3. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE VIDEO
SCREEN IF REQUIRED.
WHITE DISPLAY 1. LOW VOLTAGE 1. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE
(9V-16V) AT DVD PLAYER 12 PIN
CONNECTOR (PIN 1-BATTERY, PIN
7-GROUND). DISPLAY WILL BE WHITE IF
VOLTAGE DROPS BELOW 6V.
2. VIDEO SCREEN DAMAGED 2. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE VIDEO
SCREEN IF REQUIRED.
DARK OR BRIGHT SPOTS
ON SCREEN1. BRIGHTNESS SETTING
REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.1. ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SETTING OF
VIDEO SCREEN BY PRESSING BUTTONS
ON SIDE OF VIDEO SCREEN UNTIL
DESIRED LEVEL IS REACHED. START
WITH A BLACK SCREEN, THEN PRESS
BUTTON UP 16-20 TIMES. THERE ARE 64
TOTAL STEPS OF BRIGHTNESS.
BRIGHT OR DARK DISPLAY 1. VIDEO SCREEN DISPLAY
PIXEL DEFECT.1. THE ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF DOTS ON
THE SCREEN IS (GREEN-1, RED-2) OR A
TOTAL
(GREEN+RED+BLUE+WHITE+BLACK) = 8.
REPLACE OR EXCHANGE VIDEO
SCREEN IF NECESSARY.
VIDEO SELECTIONS DO
NOT APPEAR FULL
SCREEN WIDTH1. ASPECT RATIO IS SET
INCORRECTLY.1. USING MODE BUTTON, ADJUST UNTIL
VIDEO APPEARS CORRECTLY.
2. SOME DVD'S ARE TWO
SIDED. ONE SIDE IS WIDE
SCREEN FORMAT AND THE
OTHER IS FULL SCREEN OR
THERE MAY BE A WIDE
SCREEN OR STANDARD
SCREEN FORMAT ON THE
DISC.2. ENSURE THAT DVD IS INSERTED
CORRECTLY.
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AUDIO/VIDEO (Continued)