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.
2006 Chrysler Sebring GTCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Shipping Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Viper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the vehicle is shipped it will be in the Shipping Mode. The BCM will enter battery save mode immediately after it goes to sleep. This is providing the following are performed:
- Ignition Off Draw (IOD) (radio fuse on this vehicle) is pulled (this sees Radio Bus Communication Fault).
- Ignition has been cycled to RUN or ACCESSORY.
- Ignition is in LOCK (with or without the key in the ignition).
- All interior and exterior lights will be turned off
- Accessory delay will be cancelled.
- The BCM has recorded less than 50 vehicle miles).
Factory Service Tools
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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.