Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual - part 150

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition off.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Make sure the ABM harness connecter is secure.
Visually inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Refer to any Hotline letters or Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?

All

Yes

→ Repair as necessary.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Test Complete.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ABM harness connector.
Inspect the ABM and ABM harness connector for damage.
Is there any broken, bent, pushed out, corroded, or spread terminals?

All

Yes

→ Repair as necessary.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 5

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ABM harness connector.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the voltage of the ABS Pump Fused B(+) circuit.
Is the voltage above 10 volts?

All

Yes

→ Go To 6

→ Repair the ABS Pump Fused B(+) circuit for an open.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ABM harness connector.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ground circuits.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Anti-Lock Brake Module in accordance with the

Service Information.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Repair the Pump Motor ground circuit(s) for an open.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

BRAKES (25E)

PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT —

Continued

Symptom:

TCM MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

When Monitored and Set Condition:

TCM MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

When Monitored:

Ignition On - Continuously

Set Condition:

When the ABM detects the TCM is not connected or not functioning

correctly for 10 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TCM

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, enter Transmission.
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the TCM?

All

Yes

→ Go To 2

→ Refer to the Communication category for the related symptom(s).

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

With the DRB, erase DTC’s.
Turn the ignition on and wait approximately 1 minute.
With the DRB, read DTC’s.
Did this DTC reset?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Transmission Control Module in accordance with the

service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Test Complete.

BRAKES (25E)

Verification Tests

ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1

APPLICABILITY

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect all previously disconnected components and connectors.
3. Ensure all accessories are turned off and the battery is fully charged.
4. Ensure that the Ignition is on, and with the DRBIII, erase all Diagnostic Trouble Codes from
ALL modules. Start the engine and allow it to run for 2 minutes and fully operate the system
that was malfunctioning.
5. Turn the ignition off and wait 5 seconds. Turn the ignition on and using the DRBIII

t, read

DTC’s from ALL modules.
6. If any Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present, return to Symptom list and troubleshoot new
or recurring symptom.
7. NOTE: For Sensor Signal and Pump Motor faults, the ABM must sense all 4 wheels
at 25 km/h (15 mph) before it will extinguish the ABS Indicator.
8. If there are no DTC’s present after turning ignition on, road test the vehicle for at least 5
minutes. Perform several anti-lock braking stops.
9. Caution: Ensure braking capability is available before road testing.
10. Again, with the DRBIII

t read DTC’s. If any DTC’s are present, return to Symptom list.

11. If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) present, and the customer’s concern can no
longer be duplicated, the repair is complete.
Are any DTC’s present or is the original concern still present?

All

Yes

→ Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.

→ Repair is complete.

BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1

APPLICABILITY

1. Disconnect all jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components and
connectors.
2. NOTE: If the SKIM or PCM was replaced, refer to the service information for
proper programming procedures.
3. If the Body Control Module was replaced, turn the ignition on for 15 seconds (to allow the new
BCM to learn VIN) or engine may not start (if VTSS equipped). If the vehicle is equipped with
VTSS, use the DRBIII

t and enable VTSS.

4. Program all RKE transmitters and other options as necessary.
5. If any repairs were made to the HVAC System, either disconnect the battery or remove JB
Fuse #5 for five minutes, or using the DRBIII

t, select Body, Body Computer, Miscellaneous, and

Calibrate HVAC Door Motors.
6. Ensure that all accessories are turned off and the battery is fully charged.
7. With the DRBIII

t, record and erase all DTC’s from ALL modules. Start and run the engine

for 2 minutes. Operate all functions of the system that caused the original concern.
8. Turn the ignition off and wait 5 seconds. Turn the ignition on and using the DRBIII

t, read

DTC’s from ALL modules.
Are any DTC’s present or is the original condition still present?

All

Yes

→ Repair is not complete, refer to the appropriate symptom.

→ Repair is complete.

VERIFICATION TESTS

NOTES

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