1996-2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX / LXi Service Manual

Technical Scope and Coverage

• Covers 1996–2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX and LXi models equipped with base, midline, or highline body control modules and either LHD or RHD configurations
• Official Chrysler Corporation diagnostic publication for body system electrical and communications diagnostics
• Contains 47 detailed wiring schematics and 88 diagnostic flow charts for body-related electronic systems
• File remains stored against your account for life, with no expiration on re-downloads
• Accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed
• This 92-page diagnostic resource serves as the factory-authorized reference for body system trouble code analysis and circuit testing for the 1996–2000 Chrysler Town & Country platform

Diagnostic and Electrical Walkthrough

This manual provides a detailed technical overview of the electronic body systems for the 1996–2000 Chrysler Town & Country, including the Airbag system, Body Control Module (BCM), Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), and power door locks. It details the functional operation of the CCD (Chrysler Collision Detection) bus, explaining the voltage divider network and communication logic between the powertrain, transmission, instrument cluster, and airbag control modules. The text further outlines the integration of RKE interfaces, power-folding mirror logic, and the mechanical instrument cluster communication protocols.

System Specification and Identification

The diagnostic information preview includes testing parameters for common failure modes such as short-to-ground or short-to-battery conditions within the multiplexed switch circuits. Fuel tank sending unit specifications are documented with resistance values ranging from 70 ohms at full capacity to 1050 ohms at empty, which allows for precise sender diagnostic testing. The documentation also provides pinout tables for the data link connector and BCM harness interfaces, specifying nominal voltage ranges and bus bias levels for the CCD communication system. Understanding factory workshop documentation is structured is vital when navigating the specific logic for the DRBIII diagnostic tool used across these systems. All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work. An official 92-page Chrysler OEM diagnostic manual covering the 1996–2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX/LXi, documenting body system electronics, communication bus architecture, and component identification for the complete 1996–2000 vehicle range.