Section 83 (Body Control Computer): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 1996 Dodge Stratus, and 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The body control computer system consists of a combination of modules that communicate over the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) bus system. Through the CCD bus, information related to the operation of vehicle components and circuits are relayed to the appropriate system module(s). This reduces the complexity of vehicle wiring and size of wiring harness.
Body control computer systems covered in appropriate BODY CONTROL COMPUTER TESTS article are as follows:
- Chime system
- Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
- Exterior lighting
- Door ajar system
- Interior lighting
- Intermittent wipers
- Instrument cluster
- Power door locks
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Anti-theft system (Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).
Body control computer fault messages are accessed through 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) using Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) scan tool or generic scan tool. DLC is located on left side of steering column, above brake pedal.
NOTE:
Self-diagnostic tests are written specifically for Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) scan tool. A generic scan tool may not be capable of performing all necessary test functions.