BELT TENSION
| Application | (1) Tension Lbs. (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe | |||
| 2.5L | |||
| New Belt | 143-187 (65-85) | ||
| Used Belt | 99-121 (45-55) | ||
| Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus | |||
| 2.0L, 2.4L & 2.5L | |||
| New Belt | 150 (68) | ||
| Used Belt | 90 (41) | ||
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M | |||
| 2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L | |||
| New Belt (Except 3.2L & 3.5L A/C) | 180-200 (82-91) | ||
| New Belt (3.2L & 3.5L A/C) | 140-160 (64-73) | ||
| Used Belt | 120 (54) | ||
| Neon | |||
| 2.0L | |||
| New Belt | 135 (61) | ||
| Used Belt | 100 (45) | ||
| (1) Measure tension using belt tension gauge. | |||
| (1) | Measure tension using belt tension gauge. |
BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS
INITIAL CHECKS
Before proceeding with charging system diagnosis, ensure following conditions are met
- Battery is fully charged and in good condition.
- Battery cables are in good condition with connections clean and secure.
- Generator belt is in good condition and properly tightened.
- Generator and PCM wiring harness connections are clean and tight.
- Engine ground strap is in place.
UNSTEADY OR LOW CHARGING
Check for loose generator belt, charging resistance too high, defective generator, loose generator ground wire, corroded battery terminals or faulty generator.
OVERCHARGING
Check for grounded generator field wiring or faulty generator.
NOISY GENERATOR
Check for worn or frayed drive belt, loose generator mounting, or faulty generator.
PRECAUTIONS
Before proceeding with diagnosis, observe following precautions
- Ensure battery is fully charged.
- Probe PCM connector from pin side. DO NOT backprobe PCM connector or probe wires through insulation.
- DO NOT cause short circuits when performing electrical tests. This will set additional DTCs, making diagnosis of original problem more difficult.
- DO NOT use a test light in place of a voltmeter.
- Always begin repair with lowest DTC number (MIL) or first DTC displayed (scan tool).
- Always perform verification test after repairs are made.
- Always disconnect scan tool after use.
- Always disconnect scan tool before charging battery.
RETRIEVING DTCS
Note. Self-diagnostic tests are written specifically for Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB-III) scan tool, which will be referred to as scan tool during test procedures. A generic scan tool may also be used for system diagnostics, but may have limited diagnostic capability.
CLEARING DTCS
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) automatically clears DTC after 50 ignition on-off cycles. DTCs can also be cleared using scan tool. See scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
NO RESPONSE Message
See appropriate NO-START TEST in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.