Town & Country LWB FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
DRB Scan Tool
Display is Not Visible
Low temperatures will affect the visibility of the display. Adjust the contrast to compensate for this condition
WARNINGS
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Before disconnecting any control module, make sure the ignition is "OFF". Failure to do so could damage the module.
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 code could be set, making diagnosis of the original problem more difficult.
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 code or symptom condition.
CAUTION: BEFORE ROAD TESTING A VEHICLE, BE SURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS ARE REASSEMBLED. DURING THE TEST
DRIVE, DO NOT TRY TO READ THE DRB SCREEN WHILE IN MOTION.DO NOT HANG THE DRB FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR
OR OPERATE IT YOURSELF. HAVE AN ASSISTANT AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE DRB.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
DRB III (R) (diagnostic read-out box w/pep module and latest software version)
jumper wires ohmmeter
voltmeter
oil pressure gauge (0-300 psi)
test light
GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
ACM
Airbag Control Module
AECM
Airbag Electronic Control Module (type of ACM)
ASDM
Airbag System Diagnostic Module (type of ACM)
BCM
body control module
CAB
controller antilock brake
CCD
Chrysler Collision Detection (vehicle communications bus)
CMTC
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (module)
DLC
data link connector (previously called "engine diagnostic connector")
DR
driver
HVAC
heater, ventilation, air condition
MET
metric
MIC
mechanical instrument cluster
MUX
multiplexed
ODO
odometer
PASS
passenger
PCM
powertrain control module