The 1698 code means either that there is no digital data communication from the the transmission controller OR from the body controller that is being received at the powertrain control module. An analyzer that read "hex" codes would distinguish which, the former being a 60 the latter a 61 hex code. Without a sophisticated diagnostic box about the only thing an amateur can do is shake the harnesses at those three controllers to see if you can induce an interruption that causes the light to come on in the case where it was a simple electrical wire discontinuity as the cause. With a diagnotic box the actual electrical characteristics of what is going on as shown on the data bus wires can be performed that might reveal which component is failing and why if it is not a wire problem.
I can give you the pin numbers at all three of those modules so that you could do a continuity check/harness shake test if you have an ohmmeter or continuity checker and would like to get into it. Otherwise trying to get a good referral to a tune-up mechanic who is familiar with the Chrysler system and has the test tools is the only alternative that will get the answer with the minimum of costs. It is not something that you want to try solving by throwing parts at it.
If the service engine light comes back on with the
same code you have a problem in the wiring between the TCM and the PCM
or the TCM itself is bad. CCD is the data bus the computers talk to each
other on. For some reason the TCM isn't sending required data to the
PCM. I can't find much info on how to troubleshoot. I would say if the
wiring shows continuity and the connections are clean and tight, you may
need a new TCM. Scanning through threads on the forum, it appears fixes
range from loose connections to replacing entire wire harnesses to bad
TCMs. Read a couple that implied bad solder joints on the instrument
cluster or replacing the cluster itself fixes it. I'd have to research
that a bit.
PCM = Powertrain Control Module It's a computer that controls
engine functions Located on the drivers side fender wall
outboard of the battery
TCM = Transmission Control Module A computer that controls
transmission functions Located on the passenger side fender
wall.
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Trouble Code Conditions:
Engine started; vehicle driven in a forward gear, and the PCM detected that the O/D Pressure Switch circuit indicated open or closed at the wrong time.
Possible Causes:
Trouble Code Conditions:
Ignition on or engine started. The PCM received a message over the CCD Bus from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) that it had detected a problem and set a trouble code in memory.
Possible Causes:
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