PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
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
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.
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
BUX
built up export
CAB
controller antilock brake
CTM
compass/temperature module
DAB
driver airbag
DLC
data link connector
DTC
diagnostic trouble code
ECM
engine control module
HFM
hands free module
LHD
left hand drive
MIC
mechanical instrument cluster
NAV
navigation
NGC
Next Generation Controller
ORC
occupant restraint controller (ACM)
ORS
occupant restraint system
PAB
passenger airbag
PCI
Programmable Communication Interface (vehicle communication bus)
PCM
powertrain control module
PDC
power distribution center
PWM
pulse width modulated
RHD
right hand drive
RKE
remote keyless entry
SBT
seat belt tensioner
SCI
serial communication interface
SDAR
satellite digital audio receiver
SKIM
sentry key immobilizer module
SKIS
sentry key immobilizer system
SQUIB
also called initiator (located in rear of airbag module)
TCM
transmission control module
VFD
vacuum fluorescent display
VTSS
vehicle theft security system
WRM
window regulator module