Dodge Viper SRT-10 (ZB). Manual — part 314

Symptom:

INTERNAL BCM FAILURE

When Monitored and Set Condition:

INTERNAL BCM FAILURE

When Monitored:

Continuously.

Set Condition:

The DTC will set if the BCM detects an internal fault.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

INTERNAL BCM FAILURE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

Connect the DRB to the Data Link Connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, erase BCM DTC’s.
Turn the ignition off then turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read BCM DTC’s.
Did this DTC reset?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the service

information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Test Complete.

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COMMUNICATION

Symptom:

MIC MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

When Monitored and Set Condition:

MIC MESSAGES NOT RECEIVED

When Monitored:

With the ignition in the run position.

Set Condition:

The BCM does not receive any messages from the Instrument Cluster

(MIC) for at least 5 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE MIC

BODY CONTROL MODULE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Instrument Cluster (MIC).
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the Instrument Cluster (MIC)?

All

Yes

→ Go To 2

No

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

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

2

With the DRB, erase DTC’s.
Cycle the ignition switch from off to on and wait approximately 1 minute.
With the DRB, read DTC’s.
Did this DTC reset?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the service

information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Test Complete.

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COMMUNICATION

Symptom List:

PCI BUS SHORTED TO BATTERY
PCI BUS SHORTED TO GROUND

Test Note:

All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.

The title for the tests will be PCI BUS SHORTED TO BAT-
TERY.

When Monitored and Set Condition:

PCI BUS SHORTED TO BATTERY

When Monitored:

Continuously.

Set Condition:

Anytime the BCM detects a short to battery on the PCI Bus circuit.

PCI BUS SHORTED TO GROUND

When Monitored:

Continuously.

Set Condition:

Anytime the BCM detects a short to ground on the PCI Bus circuit.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

INTERMITTENT CONDITION

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

NOTE: For this code to be active, the DRB will not be able to communicate
with any modules on the vehicle (except the PCM).
NOTE: Clear the code. If this code continues to set and the DRB can still
communicate with the module, it will be necessary to replace the module.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, wiggle the wiring
harnesses. This is to try and duplicate the complete bus failure condition.
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?

All

Yes

→ Repair as necessary.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Test Complete.

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COMMUNICATION

Symptom:

PCI INTERNAL FAULT

When Monitored and Set Condition:

PCI INTERNAL FAULT

When Monitored:

With the ignition in the run position.

Set Condition:

The DTC will set if the BCM detects a PCI internal fault.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

PCI INTERNAL FAULT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

Connect the DRB to the Data Link Connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, erase BCM DTC’s.
Turn the ignition off then turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read BCM DTC’s.
Did this DTC reset?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the service

information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

No

→ Test Complete.

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COMMUNICATION