Van will not start, but all the lights work?

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,000 MILES
My van wont start. All the lights work and the check engine lights comes on. All it does is click when I try to start it. I put a new battery in but it still does the same thing. I get the codes p1389 and p1684.
Friday, July 31st, 2009 AT 3:30 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, the codes p1389 says the auto shut down relay is not working, here is a guide to help test it and the relay location in the diagrams below. Let me know what happens.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

The Auto Shut Down (ASD) relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). For the location of the relay within the PDC, refer to the PDC cover for location. Check electrical terminals for corrosion and repair as necessary

The ASD sense circuit informs the PCM when the ASD relay energizes. A 12-volt signal at this input indicates to the PCM that the ASD has been activated. This input is used only to sense that the ASD relay is energized.

When energized, the ASD relay supplies battery voltage to the fuel injectors, ignition coils and the heating element in each oxygen sensor.

When energized, the ASD relay provides power to operate the injectors, ignition coil, generator field, O2 sensor heaters (both upstream and downstream), (EGR solenoid and PCV heater if equipped) and also provides a sense circuit to the PCM for diagnostic purposes. If the PCM does not receive 12 volts from this input after grounding the ASD relay, it sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). The PCM energizes the ASD any time there is a Crankshaft Position sensor signal that exceeds a predetermined value. The ASD relay can also be energized after the engine has been turned OFF to perform an O2 sensor heater test, if vehicle is equipped with OBD II diagnostics.

As mentioned earlier, the PCM energizes the ASD relay during an O2 sensor heater test. This test is performed only after the engine has been shut off. The PCM still operates internally to perform several checks, including monitoring the O2 sensor heaters.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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