Chrysler Diagnostics

If Trigger On Codes was selected, then the scan tool triggers when a DTC is stored in the vehicle.

Press the BACK key twice to return to the Chrysler Functions menu.

The scan tool recording time varies. A recording consists of 5 frames of data prior to the trigger and several frames after the trigger. The amount of PIDs recorded determine the number of frames.

After a recording, the Scan Tool displays a prompt to playback the recording. Answer NO to return to the Chrysler Functions menu.

Answer YES to display recorded data.

SWITCH TEST

Waiting For Trouble

 

Code To Trigger The

 

Start of Recording

 

BACK To Exit

 

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**Recording Data*

 

FRAME: 14 of 29

 

Press ENTER to Stop

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Playback Data?

 

<YES>

NO

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The Switch Test is used to test the operation of switches on various Chrysler vehicle systems. These systems may include cruise control, A/C, braking, and the shift lever position.

Because of differences in vehicle designs, the Switch Test may not test the same switches in every car.

Select Switch Test and press ENTER.

Chrysler

Functions

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` 6)Switch Test

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7)Actuator Test

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8)Idle

Speed Test

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7

 

 

 

 

 

Switches for the Engine and Transmission are combined into one list when applicable.

Select a switch to be tested from the list and press ENTER.

Select

SW To Test

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` A/C

CLCH

REL

 

ASD

RELAY

 

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ASD

VOLTS

SENS

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To test a switch, press the switch and check the tool display. If the switch is available for testing, the tool displays the current status of the switch.

Testing Switch:

A/C CLUTCH REL

SWITCH IS HIGH

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Actron 9640 Switch Test, Select SW To Test ` A/C, Clch REL ASD Relay Volts Sens, Testing Switch, Clutch REL Switch is High

9640 specifications

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