Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual — part 70

Symptom:

*DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH INOPERATIVE - PT27

POSSIBLE CAUSES

DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH OPEN

DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE OPEN

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure the Decklid is closed before continuing.
Momentarily touch the Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit to Ground.
Did the decklid open?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Decklid Release Switch.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Go To 2

2

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector.
Disconnect the RKE module harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit between the RKE
module connector and the Switch connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Repair the Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE

Symptom:

*DECKLID SOLENOID INOPERATIVE - PT27

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLENOID GROUND OPEN

DECKLID RELEASE SOLENOID OPEN

DECKLID RELEASE RELAY OUTPUT WIRE OPEN

RKE MODULE - DECKLID RELAY OPEN

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

Disconnect the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Connect a test light between the Decklid Release Relay Output circuit and the
Ground circuit in the Decklid Solenoid connector.
With the DRBIII actuate the

9Decklid Solenoid9.

Did the test light illuminate when the solenoid was actuated?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Decklid Release Solenoid.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Go To 2

2

Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit in the
Decklid Release connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

No

→ Repair the open ground wire.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

3

Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Remote Keyless Entry module connector.
Disconnect the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Measure the resistance of the Decklid Release Relay Output wire from the RKE
module connector to the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Repair the Decklid Release Relay Output wire for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

268

POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE

Symptom:

*DOORS LOCKABLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND DRIVER DOOR
OPEN

POSSIBLE CAUSES

DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH - OPEN

OPEN DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE TO RKE MODULE

IGNITION SWITCH OPEN

KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN

OPEN DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE TO CLUSTER

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - KEY-IN IGNITION OPEN

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEFECTIVE-DRIVER DOOR AJAR OPEN

RKE MODULE DEFECTIVE-OPEN DRIVER DOOR AJAR

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

Open the Drivers door.
With the DRBIII select:

9Body9 9Electro/Mech Cluster9 9Input/Output9

Read the

9Drv Door Ajar Sw9 state.

Does the DRBIII Show:

9CLOSED9?

All

No

→ Go To 2

Yes

→ Go To 5

2

Remove the driver door inner trim panel to gain access to the Door Lock Motor/Ajar
Switch connector.
Disconnect the Driver Door Lock Motor/ Ajar Switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire between Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit and ground.
With the DRB III select:

9Body9 9Electro/Mech Cluster9 9Input/Output9

Read the

9Drv Door Ajar Sw9 state.

Does the DRBIII show:

9Closed9?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Driver Door Ajar Switch.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Go To 3

3

Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the
Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector and the Instrument Cluster connec-
tor.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Go To 4

No

→ Repair the Door Ajar Switch Sense wire for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

269

POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

4

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace the Instrument Cluster
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

5

Note: Ensure that the Key is still in the Ignition Switch.
With the DRBIII, read the Key-In Ignition status.
Does the DRB show KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED ?

All

No

→ Go To 6

Yes

→ Go To 9

6

Ensure the Instrument Cluster is connected before proceeding.
Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire from the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit in the ignition
switch connector to ground.
With the DRBIII, read the Key-In Ignition status.
Does the DRBIII show KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED ?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Ignition Switch.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Go To 7

7

Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster connector.
Measure the resistance of the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit between the
ignition switch connector and the instrument cluster connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Go To 8

No

→ Repair the open Key-In Ignition Switch Sense wire.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

8

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace the Instrument Cluster (key-in ign open).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

9

Turn ignition off.
Remove the driver door inner trim panel.
Disconnect the Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector.
Disconnect the RKE Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the
Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector and the RKE module connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Go To 10

No

→ Repair the open Door Ajar Switch Sense wire.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

10

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

270

POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE

*DOORS LOCKABLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND DRIVER DOOR
OPEN —

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