Required Tools And Equipment; Glossary Of Terms - Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: REASSEMBLE
NENTS BEFORE ROAD TESTING A VEHICLE.
DO NOT TRY TO READ THE DRBIII SCREEN
OR OTHER TEST EQUIPMENT DURING A
TEST DRIVE. DO NOT HANG THE DRBIII OR
OTHER TEST EQUIPMENT
REARVIEW MIRROR DURING A TEST DRIVE.
HAVE AN ASSISTANT AVAILABLE TO OPER-
ATE THE DRBIII
EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
5.0 REQUIRED TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
DRBIII (diagnostic read-out box)
Jumper wires
Ohmmeter
Voltmeter
Test Light
8310 Airbag System Load Tool
8443 SRS Airbag System Load Tool
8815 Diagnostic Pinout Box

6.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ABS antilock brake system
ACM airbag control module
ACT actuator
AECM airbag electronic control module
(ACM)
ASDM airbag system diagnostic module
(ACM)
BCM body control module
BTSI brake transmission shift interlock
CAB controller antilock brake
CMTC compass/mini-trip computer
CPA connector positive assurance
DAB driver airbag
DLC data link connector
ALL COMPO-
FROM THE
OR OTHER TEST
DTC diagnostic trouble code
EBL electric back lite (rear window de-
fogger)
ECM engine control module
EVIC electronic vehicle information center
FCM front control module
HFM hands free module
HVAC heater ventilation, air conditioning
IC instrument cluster (mic)
IPM integrated power module
JB junction block
MIC mechanical instrument cluster
NGC next generation controller
ODO odometer
ORC occupant restraint controller
PAB passenger airbag
PCI Programmable Communication In-
terface (vehicle communication bus)
PCM powertrain control module
PDC power distribution center
PWM pulse width modulated
RKE remote keyless entry
RX receive
SBS seat belt switch
SBT seat belt tensioner
SKIM sentry key immobilizer module
SKIS sentry key immobilizer system
SRS supplemental restraint system
SUV sport utility vehicle
TCCM transfer case control module
TCM transmission control module
TX transmit
UGDO universal garage door opener
VFD vacuum fluorescent display
VTSS vehicle theft security system
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