Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2001)
When testing voltage or continuity at any control module, use the terminal side (not the wire end) of the connector. Do not probe a wire through
the insulation; this will damage it and eventually cause it to fail because of corrosion.
Be careful when performing electrical tests so as to prevent accidental shorting of terminals. Such mistakes can damage fuses or components. Also,
a second DTC could be set, making diagnosis of the original problem more difficult.
ROAD TEST COMPLAINT VEHICLE
Some complaints will require a test drive as part of the repair verification procedure. The purpose of the test drive is to try to duplicate the
diagnostic DTC or symptom condition.
WARNING: BEFORE ROAD TESTING A VEHICLE, BE SURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS ARE REASSEMBLED DURING THE
TEST DRIVE, DO NOT TRY TO READ THE DRB III SCREEN WHILE IN MOTION. DO NOT HANG THE DRB III FROM THE
REAR VIEW MIRROR OR OPERATE IT YOURSELF. HAVE AN ASSISTANT AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE DRB III.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
DRB III (diagnostic read-out box)
Jumper wires
Ohmmeter
Voltmeter
Sentry Key Tester
Test Light
8310 Airbag System Load Tool
8443 SRS Airbag System Load Tool
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ABS
Antilock brake system
ACM
Airbag control module
AECM
Airbag electronic control module (ACM)
ASDM
Airbag system diagnostic module (ACM)
BCM
Body control module
CAB
Controller antilock brake
CMTC
Compass/mini-trip computer
DAB
Driver airbag
DLC
Data link connector
DTC
Diagnostic trouble code
DR
Driver
EBL
Electric back lite (rear window defogger)
HVAC
Heater ventilation, air conditioning
MIC
Mechanical instrument cluster
MTC
Manual temperature control
OBD
On board diagnostics
ODO
Odometer
ORC
Occupant restraint controller (ACM)
PAB
Passenger airbag
PASS
Passenger
PCI
Programmable Controller Interface (vehicle communication bus)
PCM
Powertrain control module
PDC
Power distribution center
PWM
Pulse width modulated
RKE
Remote keyless entry
SAB
Seat airbag
SBT
Seat belt tensioner
SIACM
Side impact airbag control module
SKIM
Sentry key immobilizer module
SKIS
Sentry key immobilizer system
SQUIB
Also called initiator (located inside airbag)
SRS
Supplemental restraint system
TCM
Transmission control module
VFD
Vacuum fluorescent display
VTSS
Vehicle theft security system