Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Information Bus: Description and Operation
VEHICLE COMMUNICATION
The Chrysler Collision Detection multiplex system (CCD bus) consists of a twisted pair of wires. These wires run from one module to another.
They receive and deliver coded information between the modules. The information is coded to identify the message as well as the importance of
the message. When there are multiple messages trying to access the CCD bus at one time, the code determines the message that has the highest
priority, and is then allowed to access the bus first.
The two wires of the twisted pair that make up the CCD multiplex system are called "bus +" (bus plus) and "bus -" (bus minus) respectively. Each
wire has a measurable voltage level of roughly 2.5 volts. In order to maintain the 2.5 volts on each line and provide a means of transportation for
the coded messages, there is a "voltage divider network" located in the module that supplies bus bias or voltage. Along with the module that
supplies bias, some modules provide termination. Bias is the voltage necessary to make the bus operational. At least one point of termination is
necessary, some systems may use more than one. Some modules are capable of both biasing and terminating. Termination in the circuitry (a 120
ohm resistor placed across the bus) is required to complete the voltage divider network circuit and also provide some electromagnetic protection
for the bus. In this vehicle, the bias is supplied by the instrument cluster and termination is provided by the PCM. Without termination, voltage on
the bus goes to approximately 5 volts on one wire and 0 volts on the other wire.
NOTE: COMMUNICATION OVER THE BUS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND THE DRBIII (R). PROBLEMS WITH THE OPERATION OF THE BUS OR DRBIII (R) MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, REFER TO THE VEHICLE
COMMUNICATIONS.
BUS Failure Messages
Short to Battery - Either or both of the bus wires are shorted to the battery potential.
Short to 5 Volts - Either or both of the bus wires are shorted to a 5-volt potential.
Short to Ground - Either or both of the bus wires are shorted to ground.
Bus (+) and Bus (-) Shorted Together - The two bus wires are shorted together.
No Termination - The bus system has lost connection with all of its terminators
Bus Bias Level Too Low - Either or both of the bus wire potentials are significantly below their normal 2.5 volts.
Bus Bias Level Too High - Either or both of the bus wire potentials are significantly above their normal 2.5 volts.
No Bus Bias - The bus system has lost connection with all modules that provide bias.
Bus (+) Open _ The bus (+) wire has lost connection with termination and/or bias.
Bus (-) Open - The bus (-) wire has lost connection with termination and/or bias.
Not receiving Bus Messages Correctly - The DRB cannot communicate over the bus and does not know why.
CCD BUS (+/-) CIRCUITS - PCM OUTPUTS
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) sends certain output signals through the CCD bus circuits. These signals are used to control certain
instrument panel located items and to determine certain identification numbers.
