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.
2002 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
No BCM Messages Received
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST
under VERIFICATION TESTS.
Possible Causes:
- DTC Present
- BCM No Response
- Overhead Console - BCM Open
Testing
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, retrieve DTCs. If NO BCM MESSAGES RECEIVED DTC resets, go to next step. If NO BCM MESSAGES RECEIVED DTC does not reset, fault may be intermittent. Check related wiring and connectors for poor connections or damage to wiring harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair any problems found as necessary. If no problems are found, check if any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) apply to vehicle. If no TSBs apply, test is complete.
- Using scan tool, select BODY COMPUTER. If scan tool displays BUS +/- SIGNALS OPEN FROM BODY CONTROL MODULE, perform BUS +/- SIGNALS OPEN OR NO RESPONSE FROM BODY CONTROL MODULE test under COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. If scan tool does not display BUS +/- SIGNALS OPEN FROM BODY CONTROL MODULE, replace overhead console. See OVERHEAD CONSOLES - CONCORDE, INTREPID & 300M article.
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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.
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