Test TC-1A, Checking System For DTCS
NOTE:
For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION in appropriate TESTS W/CODES
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL (For Spirit & Acclaim)
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L TBI (For Spirit & Acclaim)
- TESTS W/CODES - 3.0L
(All Models)NOTE: Battery must be fully charged before proceeding.
- Attempt to start engine. If necessary, crank engine for up to 10 seconds. Connect scan tool to data link connector. Record scan tool DTCs. If scan tool screen shows no response, go to CORRECTING NO RESPONSE CONDITION test in appropriate TESTS W/CODES
article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL (For Spirit & Acclaim)
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L TBI (For Spirit & Acclaim)
- TESTS W/CODES - 3.0L (All Models)
- If DTCs are displayed, see SCAN TOOL DTCS table for charging system DTCs, or see TEST TC-1A, CHECKING SYSTEM FOR DTCS in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below for all other DTCs. If DTCs are not displayed, go to TEST CH-1A, CHECKING CHARGING SYSTEM NO DTCS.
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL (For Spirit & Acclaim)
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L TBI (For Spirit & Acclaim)
- TESTS W/CODES - 3.0L (All Models)
SCAN TOOL DTCS
| Scan Tool Display | Test No. |
|---|---|
| ALTERNATOR FIELD NOT SWITCHING PROPERLY | TC-2A |
| BATTERY TEMP. SENSOR VOLTS OUT OF LIMIT | TC-3A |
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW | TC-4A |
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE HIGH | TC-5A |