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2001 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators)
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- Description
- Operation
- Adjustments
- Trouble Shooting
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Self-Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- DTC Test: Checking System For Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- DTC P0622: Generator Field Not Switching Properly
- DTC P1492/P1493: Battery Temp Sensor Voltage Too High/Battery Temp Sensor Voltage Too Low (Breeze, Cirrus, SEBRING Convertible & Stratus)
- DTC P1492/P1493: Battery Temp Sensor Voltage Too High/Battery Temp Sensor Voltage Too Low (CONCORDE, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)
- DTC P1594: Charging System Voltage Too High
- DTC P1682: Charging System Voltage Too Low
- Test Ch-1A: Charging System No Code Test
- Ambient Temperature Sensor Test (CONCORDE, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)
- Test VER-3A: Charging Verification
- Test VER-5A: Road Test Verification
- On-Vehicle Testing
- Removal & Installation
- Notes
- Generator
- Removal & Installation (2.0L Sebring Coupe)
- Removal & Installation (2.0L Breeze & Stratus)
- Removal & Installation (2.0L Neon)
- Removal & Installation (2.4L)
- Removal & Installation (2.5L Avenger)
- Removal & Installation (2.5L Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus)
- Removal & Installation (2.7L)
- Removal & Installation (3.2L & 3.5L)
- Overhaul
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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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.