Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual page 308

CABIN HEATER
A. CABIN HEATER PRE-TEST —
TEST
4 WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: The DCHA Control will store up to three DTCs in its memory.
NOTE: If the DCHA Control detects a new fault in the DCHA system, one
that is not already stored in its memory, the DCHA Control will clear the
oldest of the three stored DTCs, and it will store the new fault's DTC.
NOTE: If the DCHA control detects a reoccurrence of a stored fault, the
DCHA control will overwrite that fault's DTC with the most recent occur-
rence.
Turn the ignition on.
On MTC, set the Blend control to the max cool position.
On ATC, set the Driver temperature control to LO (max cool).
Turn the ATC's or MTC's Power switch off.
With the DRBIII , record and erase Cabin Heater and FCM DTCs.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Turn the ATC's or MTC's Power switch on.
Turn the Blower control to the high speed position.
CAUTION: Do not activate the DCHA Field Mode Test with the engine off.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in internal damage to the
DCHA Heater Module.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the vehicle's battery or the DCHA's main power
supply while the DCHA is in operation or in run-down mode. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in excess emissions from the DCHA
during heater operation.
With the DRBIII in Cabin Heater, Systems Tests, select Field Mode and press Enter.
The test will run for approx 8.5 minutes.
On MTC, set the Blend control to the max heat position. Upon completion of the Field
Mode Test, proceed as follows:
On ATC, set the Driver temperature control to HI (max heat). Upon completion of the
Field Mode Test, proceed as follows:
With the DRBIII , read Cabin Heater and Active FCM DTCs.
Turn the Blower control off and turn the ATC's or MTC's Power switch off.
Turn the engine off.
Are any DTCs present?
Yes → Return to the symptom list and choose the DTC(s). Diagnose and
→ Go To 5
No
Continued
ACTION
repair all FCM faults prior to diagnosing DCHA faults. If DTC
B1813 Heater In Lockout Mode reset with other DTC(s), reset the
heater before diagnosing the other DTC(s).
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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