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Chrysler Town, Dodge Caravan. Manual - part 1116
4.2
SAFETY
4.2.1
TECHNICIAN SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES
DELIVER DIESEL FUEL UNDER EXTREME
PRESSURE FROM THE INJECTION PUMP TO
THE FUEL INJECTORS. THIS MAY BE AS
HIGH AS
23,200
PSI
(1600
BAR).
USE
EXTREME
CAUTION
WHEN
INSPECTING
FOR HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LEAKS. FUEL
UNDER THIS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE CAN
PENETRATE
SKIN
CAUSING
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH.
INSPECT
FOR
HIGH-PRESSURE
FUEL
LEAKS
WITH
A
SHEET OF CARDBOARD. WEAR SAFETY
GOGGLES AND ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
WHEN
SERVICING
FUEL
SYSTEM.
WARNING: ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON
MONOXIDE THAT IS ODORLESS, CAUSES
SLOWER REACTION TIME, AND CAN LEAD
TO SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS
OPERATING, KEEP SERVICE AREAS WELL
VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE VEHICLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP EXHAUST
REMOVAL SYSTEM.
Set the parking brake and block the wheels before
testing or repairing the vehicle. It is especially
important to block the wheels on front wheel drive
vehicles; the parking brake does not hold the drive
wheels.
When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye pro-
tection, and remove any metal jewelry such as
watchbands or bracelets that might make electrical
contact.
When diagnosing a powertrain system problem,
it is important to follow approved procedures where
applicable. These procedures can be found in the
service manual. Following these procedures is very
important to the safety of individuals performing
diagnostic tests.
4.2.2
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR
TESTING
Make sure the vehicle being tested has a fully
charged battery. If it does not, false diagnostic codes
or error messages may occur.
4.2.3
SERVICING SUB-ASSEMBLIES
Some components of the powertrain system are
intended to be serviced as an assembly only. At-
tempting to remove or repair certain system sub-
components may result in personal injury and/or
improper system operation. Only those components
with approved repair and installation procedures in
the service manual should be serviced.
4.2.4
DRBIII
T SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: EXCEEDING THE LIMITS OF THE
DRBIII
T
MULTIMETER IS DANGEROUS. IT
CAN
EXPOSE
YOU
TO
SERIOUS
OR
POSSIBLY
FATAL
INJURY.
CAREFULLY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CAUTIONS
AND SPECIFICATION LIMITS.
Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service specifi-
cations at all times.
•
Do not use the DRBIII
t if it has been damaged.
•
Do not use the test leads if the insulation is
damaged or if metal is exposed.
•
To avoid electrical shock, do not touch the test
leads, tip or the circuit being tested.
•
Choose the proper range and function for the
measurement. Do not try voltage or current mea-
surements that may exceed the rated capacity.
•
Do not exceed the limits shown in the table below:
FUNCTION
INPUT LIMIT
Volts
0-500 peak volts AC
0-500 volts DC
Ohms (Resistance)*
0-1.12 megohms
Frequency Measure
Frequency Generated
0-10 kHz
Temperature
-58 - +1100°F
-50 - +600°C
* Ohms cannot be measured if voltage is present.
Ohms can be measured only in a non-powered
circuit.
•
Voltage between any terminal and ground must
not exceed 500v DC or 500v peak AC.
•
Use caution when measuring voltage above 25v
DC or 25v AC.
•
The circuit being tested must be protected by a 10
amp fuse or circuit breaker.
•
Use the low current shunt to measure circuits up
to 10 amps. Use the high current shunt to mea-
sure circuits exceeding 10 amps.
•
When testing for the presence of voltage or cur-
rent, make sure the meter is functioning cor-
rectly. Take a reading of a known voltage or
current before accepting a zero reading.
•
When measuring current, connect the meter in
series with the load.
•
Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting
the common test lead.
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GENERAL INFORMATION