
TEST 1A
IDENTIFYING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM PROBLEMS
Perform a visual inspection and verify the complaint before proceeding
The Diagnostic Tests in this manual are separated by Systems. All Systems require different inputs
to operate correctly. You must refer to the Symptom Identification (I.D.) test for a given System and
follow the listed requirements in order to correctly diagnose any symptom. If a Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) is present, refer to the Symptom I.D. TEST 1B on the facing page to find which section
the diagnostics will be covered in.
The following is a list of the systems covered in this manual and the Symptom I.D. test to perform.
NOTE: Technical Service Bulletins may be published that address the systems listed below.
Always refer to the most current information available relating to these items.
Problem With
Perform
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Airbag Test 1A
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio Test 1A
Blank DRB Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicle Communication Test 1A
Chime Warning System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chime Test 1A
Climate Control System (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ATC Test 1A
Climate Control System (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MTC Test 1A
Door Ajar Indicator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Door Ajar Test 1A
Exterior Lighting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exterior Lighting Test 1A
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instrument Cluster Test 1A
Interior Lighting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interior Lighting Test 1A
Memory System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memory System Test 1A
Overhead Travel Information System/Homelink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OTIS Test 1A
PCI Bus Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicle Communication Test 1A
Power Door Lock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Door Lock Test 1A
Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Door Lock Test 1A
Sentry Key Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . .Refer to the Powertrain Diagnostic Procedure Manual
Vehicle Communication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicle Communication Test 1A
Vehicle Theft Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VTSS Test 1A
Windshield Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wiper Test 1A
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Summary of Contents for 300M 1999
Page 30: ...NOTES G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 20 ...
Page 32: ...4 3 Fuse Block Junction Block 4 4 Airbag System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 22 ...
Page 33: ...4 5 Audio System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 23 ...
Page 34: ...4 5 Audio System continued G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 24 ...
Page 35: ...4 6 Body Control Module and Junction Block G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 25 ...
Page 37: ...4 7 2 Manual Temp Control G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 27 ...
Page 38: ...4 7 2 Manual Temp Control continued 4 7 3 ATC and MTC G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 28 ...
Page 39: ...4 8 Chime 4 9 Door Ajar G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 29 ...
Page 41: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 31 ...
Page 42: ...4 11 Instrument Cluster FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 32 ...
Page 43: ...4 12 Memory System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 33 ...
Page 44: ...4 12 Memory System continued G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 34 ...
Page 45: ...4 13 OTIS G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 35 ...
Page 46: ...4 13 OTIS continued 4 14 Power Door Locks RKE G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 36 ...
Page 47: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 37 ...
Page 49: ...ABS PCM TCM G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 39 ...
Page 50: ...4 17 Vehicle Theft Security System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 40 ...
Page 51: ...4 18 Wiper System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 41 ...
Page 52: ...4 18 Wiper System continued G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 42 ...
Page 55: ...6 0 FIELD EXPERIENCE NOTES G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 45 ...
Page 56: ...NOTES G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 46 ...
Page 57: ...7 0 DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES 7 1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 47 ...
Page 66: ...TEST 3A CONTINUED REPAIRING DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN FIG 1 FIG 2 A I R B A G S Y S T E M 56 ...
Page 110: ...TEST 1C CONTINUED REPAIRING SHORTED FRONT CHANNEL FIG 1 FIG 2 A U D I O S Y S T E M S 100 ...
Page 114: ...TEST 1D CONTINUED REPAIRING SHORTED REAR CHANNEL FIG 1 A U D I O S Y S T E M S 104 ...
Page 118: ...TEST 1E CONTINUED REPAIRING SHORTED LEFT CHANNEL FIG 1 FIG 2 A U D I O S Y S T E M S 108 ...
Page 122: ...TEST 1F CONTINUED REPAIRING SHORTED RIGHT CHANNEL FIG 1 FIG 2 A U D I O S Y S T E M S 112 ...
Page 344: ...TEST 12A CONTINUED REPAIRING FUEL GAUGE LED OPERATION I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R 334 ...
Page 376: ...TEST 19A CONTINUED REPAIRING DOOR AJAR INDICATOR NOTES I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R 366 ...
Page 380: ...TEST 20A CONTINUED REPAIRING TRUNK AJAR INDICATOR FIG 1 I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R 370 ...
Page 748: ...TEST VER 4A VERIFICATION TEST MEMORY SYSTEM NOTES V E R I F I C A T I O N T E S T 738 ...
Page 751: ...10 0 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 10 1 Airbag System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 741 ...
Page 752: ...10 2 Body Control Module G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 742 ...
Page 753: ...10 3 Audio Systems Midline Premium G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 743 ...
Page 755: ...10 5 Climate Control Automatic Temperature Control G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 745 ...
Page 757: ...10 7 Exterior Lighting G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 747 ...
Page 758: ...10 8 Instrument Cluster 10 9 Interior Lighting G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 748 ...
Page 759: ...10 9 Interior Lighting G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 749 ...
Page 760: ...10 10 Memory System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 750 ...
Page 761: ...10 11 OTIS G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 751 ...
Page 762: ...10 12 Power Door Locks RKE G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 752 ...
Page 764: ...10 15 Wiper System G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 754 ...
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