Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1908

Verification Tests —
POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1
1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and
connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.
2. Inspect the engine oil for contamination. If it is contaminated, change the oil and filter.
3. Perform the steps 4 through 6 if the PCM has been replaced. Then proceed with the
verification. If the PCM has not been replaced skip those steps and continue verification.
4. 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.
5. For ABS and Air Bag systems: Enter correct VIN and Mileage in PCM. Erase codes in ABS
and Air Bag modules.
6. For SKIM theft alarm: Connect DRB 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 the Secret Key data. Data will be transferred from SKIM to PCM.
7. Attempt to start the engine.
8. If the engine is unable to start, look for any Technical Service Bulletins that may relate to
this condition. Return to Symptom List if necessary.
9. If the engine starts and stays running, the repair is now complete.
POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2
1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and
connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.
2. If this verification procedure is being performed after a NO TROUBLE CODE repair,
perform steps 3 and 4.
3. Check to see if the initial symptom still exists. If there are no trouble codes or the symptom
no longer exists, the repair was successful and testing is complete.
4. If the initial or another symptom exists, the repair is not complete. Check all technical
service bulletins or flash updates and return to Symptoms if necessary.
5. If this verification procedure is being performed after a TROUBLE CODE repair, perform
steps 6 through 11.
6. Connect the DRB to the data link connector. Using the DRB erase any diagnostic trouble
codes and reset all values.
7. If the PCM has been replaced, perform steps 8 through 10, then proceed with the verification.
If the PCM has not been replaced, skip those steps and continue verification.
8. If PCM has been replaced 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 System (SKIS), Secret Key data must be updated to enable start.
9. For ABS and Air Bag systems: Enter correct VIN and Mileage in PCM. Erase codes in ABS
and Air Bag modules.
10. For SKIS theft alarm: Connect DRB to data link conn. Go to Theft Alarm, SKIM, and Misc.
Place SKIM in secured access mode by using the appropriate PIN code for this vehicle. Select
Update the Secret Key data. Data will be transferred from SKIM to PCM.
11. Road test the vehicle. If the test is for an A/C DTC, ensure it is operating during the
following test. Drive the vehicle for at least 5 minutes.
12. Drive the vehicle at least 64 kmh (40 mph). Ensure the trans shifts through all gears. At
some point stop the vehicle, turn off the engine for at least 10 seconds. When finished read
DTCs with the DRB. If a DTC has set, return to Symptoms and follow path.
13. If the original DTC did not return and there are no new DTCs, the repair was successful and
testing is complete.
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