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Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 628

Symptom:

*NO RESPONSE FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - NGC

POSSIBLE CAUSES

NO RESPONSE FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN

GROUND CIRCUIT(S) OPEN

PCI BUS CIRCUIT OPEN

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
Note: As soon as one or more module communicates with the DRB, answer
the question.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Instrument Cluster.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the Airbag Control Module.
Was the DRB able to I/D or establish communications with both of the modules?

All

Yes

→ Go To 2

→ Refer to the Communications category and perform the appropri-

ate symptom.
Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING
THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMI-
NALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL
MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe both Fused Ignition Switch
Output circuits (cavs 11 and 12) in the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to
that of a direct connection to the battery.
Is the test light illuminated for both circuits?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open.

Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the Service Information.
Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

COMMUNICATION

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING
THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMI-
NALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL
MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused B(+) circuit in the
appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to
that of a direct connection to the battery.
Is the test light illuminated?

All

Yes

→ Go To 4

→ Repair the Fused B(+) circuit for an open. Refer to the wiring

diagrams located in the Service Information.
Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING
THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMI-
NALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL
MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe each ground circuit in the
appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to
that of a direct connection to the battery.
Is the light illuminated at all ground circuits?

All

Yes

→ Go To 5

→ Repair the Ground circuit(s) for an open. Check the main ground

connection to engine block and/or chassis. Refer to the wiring
diagrams located in the Service Information.
Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

COMMUNICATION

*NO RESPONSE FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - NGC —

Continued

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Note: Ensure there is PCI Bus communication with other modules on the
vehicle before proceeding. If not, refer to the symptom list from the menu
and repair as necessary.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING
THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMI-
NALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL
MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
Use Scope input cable CH7058, Cable to Probe adapter CH7062, and the red and
black test probes.
Connect the scope input cable to the channel one connector on the DRB. Attach the
red and black leads and the cable to probe adapter to the scope input cable.
With the DRBIII

t select Pep Module Tools.

Select lab scope.
Select Live Data.
Select 12 volt square wave.
Press F2 for Scope.
Press F2 and use the down arrow to set voltage range to 20 volts. Press F2 again
when complete.
Connect the Black lead to the chassis ground. Connect the Red lead to the PCI Bus
circuit in the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
Turn the ignition on.
Observe the voltage display on the DRB Lab Scope.
Does the voltage pulse from 0 to approximately 7.5 volts?

All

Yes

→ Go To 6

→ Repair the PCI Bus circuit for an open.

Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Repair as
necessary. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the service information. WITH THE DRBIII

t PER-

FORM QUICK LEARN AND REPROGRAM PINION FACTOR.
Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

COMMUNICATION

*NO RESPONSE FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - NGC —

Continued

Symptom:

P0122-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/APPS LOW

When Monitored and Set Condition:

P0122-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/APPS LOW

When Monitored:

Continuously with the ignition on and engine running.

Set Condition:

This DTC will set if the monitored TPS voltage drops below .078 volts for

the period of 0.48 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

RELATED TPS ENGINE DTC’S PRESENT

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many transmission problems. If
the fluid level is low locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the
fluid level per the Service Information.
NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid
false symptoms.
With the DRBIII

t, read Engine DTC’s. Check and repair all Engine DTC’s prior to

performing any transmission symptom diagnostics.
With the DRBIII

t, read Transmission DTC’s. Record all DTC’s and 1 Trip Failures.

NOTE: Diagnose 1 Trip Failures as a fully matured DTC.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Repair as necessary.
Perform the Shift Lever Position Test. If the test does not pass, refer to Symptom test
for P0706 Check Shifter Signal.
For Gear Ratio DTC’s, check and record all CVI’s.
Most DTC’s set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all
diagnostic monitors have run.
NOTE: Verify flash level of Powertrain Control Module. Some problems are
corrected by software upgrades to the Transmission and Engine software.
NOTE: Check for applicable TSB’s related to the problem.
Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.

All

Continue

Go To

With the DRBIII

t, check Engine DTC’s, this includes all one trip failures.

Are there any Engine TPS DTCs present?

All

Yes

→ Refer to the Powertrain category and perform the appropriate

symptom.
Perform 40/41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 3

TRANSMISSION - NGC

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