Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Voyager Base, 2.4 BFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Displaying OC
- Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector. Sensor has a 2-pin connector with a Black/Light Blue wire and a Violet/Light Green wire and is located behind right center of front bumper. Connect a jumper wire between ambient temperature sensor connector terminals. Turn ignition on. Observe Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) display. If CMTC displays SC, replace ambient temperature sensor. If CMTC does not display SC, disconnect jumper wire and go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect CMTC connector located behind overhead console. Connect a jumper wire between ground and Violet/Light Green wire at ambient temperature sensor connector. Using scan tool in ohmmeter mode, measure resistance at terminal No. 5 (Violet/Light Green wire) at CMTC connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, disconnect jumper wire and go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Violet/Light Green wire between CMTC and ambient temperature sensor.
- Connect a jumper wire between ground and Black/Light Blue wire at ambient temperature sensor connector. Using scan tool, measure resistance at terminal No. 2 (Black/Light Blue wire) of CMTC connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace CMTC. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Black/Light Blue wire between CMTC and ambient temperature sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.