Chrysler Town, Dodge Caravan. Manual - part 917

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sliding Door Control Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Cinch/Release Motor Unlatch Driver circuit between
the Sliding Door Control Module C2 connector and the Cinch/Release Motor connec-
tor.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Go To 18

→ Repair the Cinch/Release Motor Unlatch Driver wire for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace the Latch Assembly.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

904

POWER DOORS - SLIDING

INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - LATCH FAILURE —

Continued

Symptom:

INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - OVERCURRENT

When Monitored and Set Condition:

INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - OVERCURRENT

When Monitored:

Anytime the Power Sliding Door is in a power open operation.

Set Condition:

The drive motor stall current of over 16 amps has been detected for over

500 ms. during an open operation.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC PRESENT

BINDING DOOR

GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

SLIDING DOOR OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR LATCH DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR LATCH DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

DOOR MOTOR CLUTCH DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR/CLUTCH

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

With the DRBIII

t, record and erase DTC’s.

Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times if possible.
With the DRBIII

t, read DTCs.

Does the DRBIII

t display INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - OVERCURRENT?

All

Yes

→ Go To 2

→ Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the

wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding conditions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

Examine the door for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn teeth
on the rack and gear (lower drive unit) or anything that would cause an obstruction
to proper operation.
Manually operate the sliding door of a known good vehicle and notice the effort
needed.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled vehicle.
Does it take more effort to operate the door than it should?

All

Yes

→ Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 3

905

POWER DOORS - SLIDING

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sliding Door Control Module C1 connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

All

Yes

→ Go To 4

→ Repair the Ground circuit for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sliding Door Control Module C1 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Sliding Door Open Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short circuit condition.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Repair the Sliding Door Open Driver circuit for a short to ground.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 5

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sliding Door Control Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between the Cinch/Release Motor Latch Driver circuit and
the Cinch/Release Motor Unlatch Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Go To 6

→ Repair the Cinch/Release Motor Latch Driver circuit for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sliding Door Control Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Cinch/Release Motor Latch Driver
circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short condition.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Repair the Cinch/Release Motor Latch Driver circuit for a short to

ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 7

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sliding Door Control Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Door Motor Clutch Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short condition.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Repair the Door Motor Clutch Driver circuit for a short to ground.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 8

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace the Power Sliding Door Motor/Clutch assembly.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

906

POWER DOORS - SLIDING

INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - OVERCURRENT —

Continued

Symptom:

INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - TIME OUT

When Monitored and Set Condition:

INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - TIME OUT

When Monitored:

Anytime the Power Sliding Door is operating in an opening operation.

Set Condition:

The power open operation was not completed within 20 seconds. This may

be caused by very high opening effort. A weak hall effect signal, low motor output or
defective clutch could also set this code.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC PRESENT

BINDING DOOR

MOTOR/CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

With the DRBIII

t, record and erase DTC’s.

Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times if possible.
With the DRBIII

t, read ACTIVE DTCs.

Does the DRBIII

t display INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - TIME-OUT?

All

Yes

→ Go To 2

→ Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the

wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding conditions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

All

Yes

→ Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Replace the Motor/Clutch Assembly.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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POWER DOORS - SLIDING

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