DTC Test, Checking For DTCS
NOTE:
For connector terminal identification, see appropriate articles; For Caravan and Voyager 2.4L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L
, For Caravan and Voyager 3.0L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.0L
, For Caravan and Voyager 3.3L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.3L
, For Caravan and Voyager 3.8L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L
, For Town & Country 3.3L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L
, For Town & Country 3.8L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L
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- Attempt to start engine. If necessary, crank engine for up to 10 seconds. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Record scan tool trouble codes. If scan tool screen shows no response, go to TEST NS-6A in appropriate articles; For Caravan and Voyager 2.4L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L , For Caravan and Voyager 3.0L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.0L , For Caravan and Voyager 3.3L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.3L , For Caravan and Voyager 3.8L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L , For Town & Country 3.3L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L , For Town & Country 3.8L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L . If scan tool has an error message or blank screen, go to SCAN TOOL PROBLEMS & ERROR MESSAGES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- If DTCs are displayed, see SCAN TOOL FAULT MESSAGES table. Only DTCs relating to charging system are listed. For all other DTCs, See TEST TC-1A in appropriate articles; For Caravan and Voyager 2.4L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L , For Caravan and Voyager 3.0L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.0L , For Caravan and Voyager 3.3L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.3L , For Caravan and Voyager 3.8L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L , For Town & Country 3.3L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L , For Town & Country 3.8L see TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L .
If no DTCs are displayed, go to TESTCH-1A, CHARGING SYSTEM NO CODE TEST.
SCAN TOOL FAULT MESSAGES
| Scan Tool Display | Test No. |
|---|---|
| GENERATOR FIELD NOT SWITCHING PROPERLY | TC-11A |
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW | TC-5A |
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE HIGH | TC-6A & B |