Chrysler Repair: brake light, caravan voyager, drbiii


Question
QUESTION: 2002 chr. voyager van. Brake light, abs light and traction  on/off light are on. No, (no) abs on vehicle and (no) traction control. Brakes seem to be ok. Fluid just a little low about 1/3 of inch from top. Is the brake lamp for fluid level only?

ANSWER: there is a tsb to update the  cluster  u will need to take it to a  dealer so they can install the new software.

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QUESTION: What are the symptoms of needing the update? Is it all these warning indicators coming on? Had brakes and fluid checked all in excellent shape.

Answer
08-015-04
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: April 27, 2004

SUBJECT:
ABS, BRAKE, TRAC OFF and Security/Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Cluster Lamps
Illuminated on Vehicles not Equipped with ABS Brakes or **SKIM**.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves using the DRBIII® to clear the instrument cluster of all learned
features instead of replacing the instrument cluster.
MODELS:
2001 - 2003 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicles not equipped with ABS brakes may have the ABS, BRAKE, and TRAC OFF lamps
illuminated on the instrument cluster or vehicles not equipped with Sentry Key Immobilizer
(SKIM) may have the Security/VTA lamp illuminated on the instrument cluster.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the condition is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
CH6000 Scan Tool (DRBIII®)
CH7000 J1962 Cable
NOTE: THE DRBIII® MUST BE AT LEVEL 55.0 OR HIGHER AND THE MDS2® AT
CD 2111 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THE REPROGRAMMING.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the DRBIII® to the vehicle diagnostic connector, using cable CH7000.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position (engine off).
3. From the DRBIII® Main Menu, select #1 - DRBIII® Standalone
4. Select #1 - 1998 - 2005 Diagnostics
5. Select #1 - All
6. Select #3 - Body Interior
7. Select #2 - Electro/Mech Cluster (MIC)
8. Select #9 - Miscellaneous
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9. Select #1 - Reset Learned Features
10. Follow the directions on the DRBIII® screen.
11. When the DRBIII® returns to the Miscellaneous Menu, select #2 - Reset Module.
12. Erase fault codes using the DRBIII®.
13. Disconnect the DRBIII® from the vehicle.
14. Verify the ABS, BRAKE, TRAC OFF, and Security lamps are no longer illumina