Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
Body Control Module: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Six Step Troubleshooting Procedure
Diagnosis of the body system is done in six basic steps:
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verification of complaint
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verification of any related symptoms
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symptom analysis
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problem isolation
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repair of isolated problem
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verification of proper operation
Road Testing
ROAD TESTING A 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: REASSEMBLE ALL COMPONENTS BEFORE ROAD TESTING A VEHICLE. DO NOT TRY TO READ THE DRBIII(R)
SCREEN OR OTHER TEST EQUIPMENT DURING A TEST DRIVE. DO NOT HANG THE DRBIII(R) OR OTHER TEST EQUIPMENT
FROM THE REARVIEW MIRROR DURING A TEST DRIVE. HAVE AN ASSISTANT AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE DRBIII(R) OR
OTHER TEST EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Vehicle Preparation For Testing
Make sure the vehicle being tested has a fully charged battery. If it does not, false diagnostic codes or error messages may occur.
Glossary of Terms
ABS
antilock brake system
ACM
airbag control module
AECM
airbag electronic control module (ACM)
ASDM
airbag system diagnostic module (ACM)
ATC
automatic temperature control
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
NGC
next generation controller
OBD
on board diagnostics
ODO
odometer
ORC
occupant restraint controller (ACM)
PAB
passenger airbag
PASS
passenger
PCI
Programmable Communication Interface (vehicle commun ication bus)
PCM
powertrain control module
PDC
power distribution center
PWM
pulse width modulated
RKE
remote keyless entry
SAB
seat airbag
SBT
seat belt tensioner
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