Dodge Dakota (R1). Manual - part 111

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

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Repair

Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.

At this time, the conditions required to set the DTC are not present.
NOTE: Use the Freeze Frame Data to help duplicate the conditions that set
the DTC. Pay particular attention to the DTC set conditions, such as, VSS,
MAP, ECT, and Load.
Note: Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed,
pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Note: Visually inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken,
bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Note: Refer to any technical service bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?

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Yes

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Repair as necessary.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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Test Complete.

BRAKES (CAB)

*VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL OUTPUT —

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Verification Tests

ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1

APPLICABILITY

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect all previously disconnected components and connectors.
3. Ensure all accessories are turned off and the battery is fully charged.
4. Ensure that the Ignition is on, and with the DRBIII, erase all Diagnostic Trouble Codes from
ALL modules. Start the engine and allow it to run for 2 minutes and fully operate the system
that was malfunctioning.
5. Turn the ignition off and wait 5 seconds. Turn the ignition on and using the DRBIII, read
DTC’s from ALL modules.
6. If any Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present, return to Symptom list and troubleshoot new
or recurring symptom.
7. If there are no DTC’s present after turning ignition on, road test the vehicle for at least 5
minutes. Perform several antilock braking stops.
8. Caution: Ensure braking capability is available before road testing.
9. Again, with the DRBIII

t read DTC’s. If any DTC’s are present, return to Symptom list.

10. If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) present, and the customer’s concern can
no longer be duplicated, the repair is complete.
Are any DTC’s present or is the original concern still present?

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Yes

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Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.

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Repair is complete.

VERIFICATION TESTS

POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5

APPLICABILITY

1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and
connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.
2. If any existing diagnostic trouble codes have not been repaired, go to Symptom List and
follow path specified.
3. Connect the DRBIII

t to the data link connector.

4. Ensure the fuel tank has at least a quarter tank of fuel. Turn off all accessories.
5. Perform steps 6 through 8 if the PCM has been replaced. Then proceed with the verification.
If the PCM has not been replaced skip those steps and continue verification.
6. If PCM has been changed and correct VIN and mileage have not been programmed, a DTC
will be set in ABS and Air bag modules. In addition, if vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM), Secret Key data must be updated to enable start.
7. For ABS and Air Bag systems: Enter correct VIN and Mileage in PCM. Erase codes in ABS
and Air Bag modules.
8. For SKIM theft alarm: Connect DRBIII

t to data link conn. Go to Theft Alarm, SKIM, Misc.

and place SKIM in secured access mode, by using the appropriate PIN code for this vehicle.
Select Update Secret Key data. Data will be transferred from SKIM to PCM.
9. If a Comprehensive Component DTC was repaired, perform steps 10-13. If a Major OBDII
Monitor DTC was repaired skip those steps and continue verification.
10. After the ignition has been off for at least 10 seconds, restart the vehicle and run 2 minutes.
11. If the Good Trip counter changed to one or more and there are no new DTC’s, the repair was
successful and is now complete. Erase DTC’s and disconnect the DRBIII

12. If the repaired DTC has reset, the repair is not complete. Check for any related TSB’s or
flash updates and return to the Symptom list.
13. If another DTC has set, return to the Symptom List and follow the path specified for that
DTC.
14. With the DRBIII

t, monitor the appropriate pre-test enabling conditions until all conditions

have been met. Once the conditions have been met, switch screen to the appropriate OBDII
monitor, (Audible beeps when the monitor is running).
15. If the monitor ran, and the Good Trip counter changed to one or more, the repair was
successful and is now complete. Erase DTC’s and disconnect the DRBIII

16. If the repaired OBDII trouble code has reset or was seen in the monitor while on the road
test, the repair is not complete. Check for any related technical service bulletins or flash
updates and return to Symptom List.
17. If another DTC has set, return to the Symptom List and follow the path specified for that
DTC.

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VERIFICATION TESTS

Verification Tests —

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