DRBIII Error Messages and Blank Screen

DRBIII ERROR MESSAGES





Under normal operation, the DRBIII 3 will display one of only two error messages:
- User-Requested WARM Boot
- User-Requested COLD Boot

If the DRBIII should display any other error message, record the entire display and call the S.T.A.R. Center.

DRBIII - DOES NOT POWER UP (BLANK SCREEN)
If the LED's do not light or no sound is emitted at start up, check for loose cable connections or a bad cable. Check the vehicle battery voltage. A minimum of 11 volts is required to adequately power the DRBIII.
If all connections are proper between the DRBIII and the vehicle or other devices, and the vehicle battery is fully charged, an inoperative DRBIII may be the result of faulty cable or vehicle wiring. For a blank screen, refer to the appropriate Body Diagnostic information.

DISPLAY IS NOT VISIBLE
Low temperatures will affect the visibility of the display. Adjust the contrast to compensate for this condition.

TRANSMISSION SIMULATOR (MILLE TOOL # 8333) AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTER KIT MILLER TOOL #8333-1A

NOTE: Remove the starter Relay when using the transmission simulator
- Failure to remove the Starter Relay can cause a PCM - No Response condition.
- The removal of the Starter Relay will also prevent the engine from starting in gear.
- The Transmission Simulator will not accurately diagnose intermittent faults.

The transmission simulator, singly put, is the electronic device that simulates the electronic functions of any EATX or NGC controlled transmission. The Simulators basic function is to aid the technician in determining if an internal transmission problem exists or if the problem resides ire tile vehicle wiring or control module. It is only used for electrical problems. It will not aid in the diagnosis a failed mechanical component, but it call tell you that the control module and wiring ale working properly and that the problem is internal.

The ignition switch should be in the lock position before attempting to install the simulator. Follow all instructions included with the simulator. The feedback from the simulator is in doubt, you car, verify it's operation by installing it on a know good vehicle. A "known good vehicle" would be defined as a vehicle that does not set any DTC's and drives and shifts as expectedly.

One important point to remember is that the Simulator receives it's power from the Trans Relay Output circuit. If the transmission system is in limp-in (Relay open), the simulator will not operate. This is not really an indication of a problem, but an additional symptom. If Glee simulator does not power up ("P" led lit), this is an indication that the problem m is still present sent will the simulator hooked up. This indicates that the problem is in the wiring or control module and not the transmission.

Miller Tool #8333-1A consists of the adapter cables and overlay necessary to adapt the simulator to TE/AE/LE/RLE: transmissions.