Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
malfunction ceases to exist, an ignition cycle count will be initiated for that code. If the ignition cycle count reaches 100 without a reoccurrence of
the same malfunction, that diagnostic trouble code is erased and that ignition cycle counter is reset to zero. If the malfunction reoccurs before the
count reaches 100, then the ignition cycle counter will be reset and the diagnostic trouble code will continue to be a stored code.
If a malfunction is not active while performing a diagnostic test procedure, the active code diagnostic test will not locate the source of the problem.
In this case, the stored code can indicate an area to inspect.
If no obvious problems are found, erase stored codes, and with the ignition "On" wiggle the wire harness and connectors. Recheck for codes
periodically as you work through the system. This procedure may uncover a malfunction that is difficult to locate.
Airbag Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The airbag control module may report any of the following diagnostic trouble codes.
For the these codes, replace the airbag control module (ACM) even if set intermittently:
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AECM Accelerometer
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AECM Internal Diagnostic 2
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AECM Internal Diagnostic 1
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AECM Output Driver
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AECM Stored Energy
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Internal Diagnostic 3
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Incorrect AECM
For these codes, refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure:
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Driver Squib Circuit Open
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No CCD Communication
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Driver Squib Circuit Shorted
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Passenger Squib Circuit Open
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Driver Squib Term Shorted to Battery
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Passenger Squib Circuit Shorted
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Driver Squib Term Shorted to Ground
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Pass Squib Term Shorted to Battery
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Loss of Ignition Run Only
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Pass Squib Term Short to Ground
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Loss of Ignition Run/Start
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Warning Lamp Circuit Open
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Output Driver Not Tested
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Warning Lamp Circuit Shorted
Driver Squib Circuit Open
NAME OF CODE
Driver Squib Circuit Open
NOTE: This code becomes active and stored as soon as the malfunction is detected.
WHEN MONITORED
Continuously with ignition on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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Clockspring open or high resistance in clockspring
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Driver side airbag module open
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Driver airbag line 1 or line 2 open
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Loose or poor connection at connector terminals
Driver Squib Circuit Shorted
NAME OF CODE
Driver Squib Circuit Shorted
NOTE: This code becomes active and stored as soon as the malfunction is detected.
WHEN MONITORED
Continuously with ignition on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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Clockspring short
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Driver side airbag module short
