DTC Test, Checking System For Diagnostic Trouble Codes
NOTE:
Ensure battery is fully charged before proceeding with test.
- Attempt to start engine. Crank engine for up to 10 seconds (if necessary). Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be retrieved using scan tool or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on instrument panel.
- If using MIL on instrument panel to check for DTCs, see RETRIEVING DTCS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM for proper procedure. Read DTC code flashed by the MIL.
- If using scan tool to check for DTCs, connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Using scan tool manufacturer's instructions, read DTC message and code.
- If scan tool displays NO RESPONSE, go to TEST NS-6A in appropriate articles in appropriate ENGINE PERFORMANCE section; For Talon Turbo see BASIC TESTING - TURBO , For Talon Non-Turbo see BASIC TESTING - NON-TURBO . If scan tool will not power up, check for loose cable connections or bad cable. If cable connections and cable are okay, check voltage at cavity No. 16 (Pink wire) on DLC. Voltage should be at least 11 volts. If voltage is not as specified, check wiring circuit and necessary fuses. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
- If scan tool displays an error message, (i.e., USER-REQUESTED COLD BOOT or USER-REQUESTED WARM BOOT), follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions. If scan tool displays a BUS failure (i.e., SHORT TO BATTERY), this indicates either a scan tool failure or BUS failure.
- If DTCs are displayed, see DTC MESSAGES & CODES table and perform appropriate test(s). If no DTCs are displayed, go to TESTCH-1A.
DTC MESSAGES & CODES
| Scan Tool Display | Test No. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talon Non-Turbo | |||
| BATTERY TEMP. SENSOR | |||
| VOLTS OUT OF LIMIT | TC-153A, B & C | ||
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE HIGH | TC-6A & B | ||
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW | TC-5A | ||
| GENERATOR FIELD NOT SWITCHING PROPERLY | TC-11A | ||
| Talon Turbo | |||
| GENERATOR FR TERMINAL CIRCUIT | 34 | ||