Dodge Caliber. Manual - part 965
3.
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT
PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The following list may help in identi-
fying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the scan tool parameters related to the DTC while
wiggling the wiring harness. Look for parameter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DTC When Monitored and Set Conditions. If possible, try to duplicate the conditions under which the
DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Yes
>> Repair as necessary.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No
>> Test Complete.
4.
(B215) BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between the (B215) Brake Switch Signal 2 circuit
and ground at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Is the voltage above 9.0 volts?
Yes
>> Go To 5
No
>> Go To 8
5.
STOP LAMP SWITCH - BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL 2 CKT OPEN
While monitoring the BRAKE SWITCH 2 status with the scan tool, connect a jumper wire between ground and the
(B215) Brake Switch Signal 2 circuit.
Does the scan tool display change from PRESSED to RELEASED?
Yes
>> Adjust or replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
No
>> Go To 6
PM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS - DIESEL
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