Diagnostic Procedure

2005 Chrysler Sebring Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.7 TSECTION Diagnostic Procedure
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER INOPERATIVE

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NOTE: Diagnose and repair any BCM, PCM, or COMMUNICATION DTCs before proceeding.
Turn the ignition off.Disconnect the Compass/Mini-Trip Computer harness connector.Measure the voltage between the Fused B+ circuit and ground.Is the voltage above 10.5 volts?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Repair the Fused B(+) circuit for an open.Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1Β .
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2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Compass/Mini-Trip Computer harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit and ground.
Is the voltage below 10.5 volts?
Yes --> Repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1Β .
No --> Go To 3
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3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Compass/Mini-Trip Computer harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the CMTC ground circuit.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1Β .
No --> Replace the Compass Mini-Trip Computer in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1Β .
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