Test TC-1A - Checking For Trouble Codes

1994 Plymouth Sundance Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.2 D, AutomaticSECTION Test TC-1A - Checking For Trouble Codes
NOTE: For circuit and connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION TABLE in this article. For wiring diagrams, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  1. Battery must be fully charged before proceeding. Attempt to start engine. If engine will not start, crank engine for at least 10 seconds. Connect DRB to engine diagnostic connector. Record DRB trouble codes.
  2. If DRB has a blank screen or displays RAM TEST FAILURE, CARTRIDGE ERROR, KEY PAD TEST FAILURE, LOW BATTERY or HIGH BATTERY, this indicates a DRB failure. To diagnose and correct these conditions, refer to VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS TESTS in appropriate TESTS W/CODES - TRAVELER MODULE article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
  3. If DRB displays NO RESPONSE, go to TEST NS-6A  . If trouble codes are displayed, see DRB TROUBLE CODE table. If no trouble codes are displayed and a driveability problem is present, go to TEST NTC-1A  . If no trouble codes are displayed and a no-start problem is present, go to TEST NS-1A  .
DRB TROUBLE CODES

DTC DRB Message Test No.
Code 11  NO CRANK REFERENCE SIGNAL AT PCM TC-2A
Code 54  NO CAM SYNC SIGNAL AT PCM TC-3A
Code 14  MAP SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO LOW TC-4A
Code 14  MAP SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO HIGH TC-5A
Code 13  NO CHANGE IN MAP FROM START TO RUN TC-6A
Code 13  SLOW CHANGE IN IDLE MAP SENSOR SIGNAL TC-6A
Code 21  O2S STAYS AT CENTER TC-7A
Code 52  O2S STAYS ABOVE CENTER (RICH) TC-8A
Code 51  O2S STAYS BELOW CENTER (LEAN) TC-9A
Code 21  O2S SHORTED TO VOLTAGE TC-10A
Code 15  NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL TC-11A
Code 25  IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUITS TC-12A
Code 27  INJECTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT TC-13A
Code 32  EGR SYSTEM FAILURE TC-17A
Code 32  EGR SOLENOID CIRCUIT TC-18A
Code 31  EVAP PURGE SOLENOID CIRCUIT TC-19A
Code 37  TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CIRCUIT TC-20A
Code 24  THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW TC-21A
Code 24  THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH TC-22A
Code 23  THROTTLE BODY TEMP SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW TC-23A
Code 23  THROTTLE BODY TEMP SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH TC-24A
Code 22  ECT SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO LOW TC-25A
Code 22  ECT SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO HIGH TC-26A
Code 42  NO ASD RELAY OUTPUT VOLTAGE AT PCM TC-27A
Code 42  AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT TC-28A
Code 35  RAD FAN CONTROL RELAY CIRCUIT TC-29A
Code 35  LOW SPEED FAN CONTROL RELAY CIRCUIT TC-30A
Code 35  HIGH SPEED FAN CTRL RELAY CIRCUIT TC-31A
Code 33  A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT TC-32A
Code 64 FLEX FUEL SENSOR HIGH TC-33A
Code 64 FLEX FUEL SENSOR LOW TC-34A
Code 64 LOSS OF FLEX FUEL CAL SIGNAL TC-35A
Code 62  PCM FAILURE SRI MILE NOT STORED TC-36A
Code 63  PCM FAILURE EEPROM WRITE DENIED TC-36A
Code 44  BATTERY TEMP SENSOR VOLTS OUT OF LIMIT TC-37A
Code 47 CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW (1) *
Code 46 CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO HIGH (1) *
Code 41 GENERATOR FIELD NOT SWITCHING PROPERLY (1) *
Code 34 SPEED CONTROL SOLENOID CIRCUITS (2) *
Code 17 ENGINE IS COLD TOO LONG (3) *
Code 53 INTERNAL PCM FAILURE (4) *
(1) Refer to appropriate ALTERNATORS & REGULATORS article in ELECTRICAL section.
(2) Refer to appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT section.
(3) If engine temperature does not reach 176°F (80°C) after driving 20 minutes, check cooling system. This code may set in error during very cold slow speed driving.
(4) Replace PCM and perform TEST VER-1.
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