Diagnostic Test

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Diagnostic Test
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P1694-BUS COMMUNICATION WITH ENGINE MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIII®, erase Transmission DTC's.
Start the Engine in Park.
With the DRBIII®, read Transmission DTCs.
NOTE: The Engine must run for at least 20 seconds to reset this DTC.

Did the DTC reset after the engine was started?
  1. Yes : Go To 2
  2. No : Go To 3
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2 Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Repair as necessary. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
  1. Repair: Replace the Powertrain Control Module per the Service Information. WITH THE DRBIII® PERFORM QUICK LEARN AND REPROGRAM PINION FACTOR.

    Perform 42LE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

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3 The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
Make sure to check for any Communication DTCs or customer concerns of possible bus problems. This includes any other controllers on the bus on this vehicle. If there is a bus problem refer to COMMUNICATION .
With the DRBIII®, check the EATX EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
Were there any problems found?
  1. Yes : Repair as necessary.

    Perform 42LE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

  2. No : Test Complete.
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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.
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