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.
2001 Chrysler Neon LE, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Checking PCM Power & Ground Circuits
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
under VERIFICATION TESTS.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect 40-pin Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C1 and C2 connectors. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe PCM harness connector C2 terminal No. 42, fused B+ circuit (Red/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, repair fused B+ circuit. See POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
- Turn ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe PCM harness connector C1 terminal No. 20, fused ignition start/run circuit (Dark Blue/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, repair fused ignition start/run circuit. See POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
- Turn ignition off. Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe ground circuits at PCM harness connector C1 terminal No. 47 (Black/White wire) and PCM harness connector C2 terminals No. 10 and 50 (Black/Tan wires). If test light illuminates, test is complete. If test light does not illuminate, repair ground circuit(s). See GROUND DISTRIBUTION article in 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.