1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM high beam

shield washer fluid, door ajar for each door, and
trunk ajar. It also includes headlamp out, tail lamp
out, and brake lamp out warning lights (Fig. 3),
these lights are operated by a lamp outage module.
When there is no message center there is no door
ajar function.
TRAVELER
The traveler is a five function trip computer. It
uses vacuum fluorescent displays to display: trip
miles, instantaneous fuel economy, trip elapsed time,
trip average fuel economy and, estimate distance to
empty. It is located in the message center (Fig. 4).
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The mechanical instrument cluster assemblies
have warning lamps and indicator lights for ten dif-
ferent systems. These include left and right turn sig-
nals, low fuel level, low oil pressure, high beam indicator, seat belt reminder, brake system, malfunc-
tion indicator (check engine) lamp, check gauges, an-
ti-lock system and air bag system indicator. The low oil pressure indicator replaces the Check
Gauges indicator in the cluster assembly without a
tachometer. In the cluster assembly with tachometer, Check
Gauges indictor illuminates in a warning situation.
This will notify driver to check for a problem in cool-
ant temperature, oil pressure or electrical systems.
CLUSTER AND GAUGE SERVICE AND TESTING
CAUTION: Disconnect battery cable. Before servic-
ing the instrument panel. Reconnect battery cable
when power is required for test purposes.
FUEL GAUGEÐFLEXIBLE FUEL
The flexible fuel vehicle uses a dampened fuel
gauge. Methanol fuel causes erratic gauge movement
if the proper gauge is not used. The unique fuel gauge may be identified by either
a green logo on the face of the gauge or by checking
the part number. Remove cluster from the instru-
ment panel and check the part number on top of the
cluster. Refer to Mechanical/Electronic Cluster Re-
moval for proper procedures. Refer to parts catalog
for proper part number.
Fig. 3 Message Center
Fig. 4 Traveler and Message Center
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AP BODY INDEX
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Cluster and Gauge Service and Testing ....... 58
Gauges ................................ 61
General Information ....................... 58 Instrument Panel Replacement
.............. 72
Interior Lamp Replacement ................. 73
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 67
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
There are two conventional instrument cluster as-
semblies available. The clusters incorporates mag-
netic type gauges and an electronically driven
speedometer and odometer assembly (Fig. 1 and 2).
MAGNETIC GAUGES
All gauges on the AP Body clusters are the mag-
netic type gauges. When the ignition switch is in the
OFF position each gauge, except for the voltmeter
and tachometer will show a reading. However, the
readings are only accurate when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULE
The tachometer drive module is an electronic mod-
ule used to drive the magnetic tachometer in the
high line cluster. This module is located on top of the instrument
cluster.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The electronic digital clock is in the radio. The
clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in
hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACC position. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or
when the radio frequency is being displayed, time
keeping is accurately maintained. The procedure for setting the clock varies slightly
with each radio. The correct procedure is described
under the individual radio operating instructions re-
fer to the Sound Systems Manual supplied with the
vehicle.
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The instrument cluster has warning and indicators
lamps for eight different systems:
² Low oil pressure
² Brake warning
² Seat belt warning
² Malfunction indicator (check engine) lamp
² Air Bag
² High beam indicator
² Right and left turn signals.
² Anti-lock (ABS)
CLUSTER AND GAUGE SERVICE AND TESTING
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery cable
before servicing the instrument panel. When power
is required for test purposes, reconnect battery ca-
ble for test only. Disconnect the negative battery
cable after test and before continuing service pro-
cedures.
SENDING UNIT TEST
Check for a defective sending unit or wiring, when
a problem occurs with a cluster gauge. Do this before
disassembling the cluster. (1) Sending units and wiring can be checked by
grounding the connector leads, at the sending unit,
in the vehicle. (2) With the ignition in the ON position, a
grounded input will cause the fuel or temperature
gauge to read at or above maximum.
Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster With Tachometer
Fig. 2 Instrument Cluster Without Tachometer
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LAMPS
CONTENTS
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BULB APPLICATION TABLE ............... 38
CONCEALED HEADLAMPS ................ 27
EXTERIOR LAMP SWITCHES AND HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT ........................... 3
EXTERIOR LAMP SYSTEMS .............. 25
EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAA BODY ............. 7
EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAC BODY ............ 10 EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAG BODY
............ 14
EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAJ BODY ............ 16
EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAP BODY ............ 19
EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAY-BODY ............ 22
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM ........... 33
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each vehicle is equipped with lamps used for illumi-
nating and indicating purposes. A circuit must have a
good ground to be complete. Circuit ground occurs
when the lamp socket makes contact with the metal
body. On vehicles with plastic lamps, a wire between
the socket and the body makes the grounds. When changing lamp bulbs, check the socket for
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean contacts with a
wire brush and coat the inside of the socket with
Mopar tMulti-purpose Grease or equivalent.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or any possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
BODY IDENTIFICATION
Throughout this Group, references are made to the
vehicle family or body code. To decode the vehicle
identification plates, refer to the Introduction Section
at the front of this manual.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Begin electrical system failure diagnosis by testing
all related fuses and circuit breakers in the fuse block
and engine compartment. When a vehicle experiences problems with the head-
lamp system, verify the condition of the battery con-
nections, charging system, headlamp bulbs, wire con-
nectors, relay, high beam dimmer switch and headlamp
switch. Refer to Wiring Diagrams manual for compo-
nent locations and circuit information.
SYMPTOM
Headlamps are dim when engine is idling of
with ignition turned OFF. Canada cars must
have lamps ON. ACTION
² Clean battery terminal clamps and posts. Refer to
Group 8B, Battery/Starter/Generator Service for
proper procedures.
² Test charging system output. Refer to Group 8A,
Battery/Starting/Charging Systems Diagnostics for
proper testing procedures.
² Test for high resistance in headlamp circuits.
² Defective headlamp bulb.
SYMPTOM
Bulbs burn out frequently.
ACTION
² Test charging system output. Refer to Group 8A,
Battery/Starting/Charging Systems Diagnostics for
proper testing procedures.
² Check for loose or corroded connector terminals or
splices in headlamp circuits. Refer to Wiring Diagrams
manual for component and splice locations.
SYMPTOM
Headlamps are dim with engine running above
idle. Canada cars must have lamps ON.
ACTION
² Test charging system output. Refer to Group 8A,
Battery/Starting/Charging Systems Diagnostics for
proper testing procedures.
² Test for high resistance in headlamp circuits.
² Defective headlamp bulb.
SYMPTOM
Headlamps flash randomly.
ACTION
² Test for poor circuit ground.
² Test for high resistance in headlamp circuits.
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² Test condition of headlamp relay.
² Check for loose or corroded connector terminals or
splices in headlamp circuits. Refer to Wiring Dia-
grams manual for component and splice locations.
SYMPTOM
Headlamps do not illuminate.
ACTION
² Test for voltage at headlamp bulbs connectors.
² Test headlamp relay.
² Test headlamp switch.
² Test high-beam headlamp dimmer switch.
² Check for loose or corroded connector terminals or
splices in headlamp circuits. Refer to Wiring Dia-
grams manual for component and splice locations.
FOG LAMP DIAGNOSIS
The fog lamp system receives voltage from the
headlamp relay when the low-beam headlamps are turned ON. The high-beam headlamp dimmer switch
when actuated cancels out voltage feed to the fog
lamp circuit. The fog lamp circuit is protected by a
20 amp fuse located in the fuse panel. Refer to Wir-
ing Diagrams manual for component location and cir-
cuit information.
SYMPTOM
Fog lamps do not illuminate.
ACTION
² Test fog lamp bulb.
² Test for voltage at fog lamp connector.
² Test for proper fog lamp ground.
² Test circuit fuse.
² Test fog lamp switch.
² Test high-beam headlamp dimmer switch.
² Test headlamp relay.
² Test for open circuit in wire harness.
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EXTERIOR LAMP SWITCHES AND HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT INDEX
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Headlamp Adjustment Using Alignment Screen .... 3
Headlamp Alignment ....................... 3
Headlamp Alignment Preparation .............. 3 Headlamp Dimmer Switch
................... 3
Headlamp Switch .......................... 3
HEADLAMP SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be
found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges. More
information can be found in Wiring Diagrams manual.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into
the turn signal switch. Proper procedures can be found
in Group 8J, Turn Signal and Flashers. More informa-
tion can be found in Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. Alignment Tool C4466-A or
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions
provided with the tool for proper procedures. The
preferred headlamp alignment setting is 0 for the
left/right adjustment and 0 for the up/down ad-
justment.
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation. (2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective compo-
nents that could interfere with proper headlamp align-
ment. (3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5 lbs.)
of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated gallon of
missing fuel.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING ALIGNMENT
SCREEN
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION (FIG. 1 AND 2)
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicular
to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front of
headlamp lens. (2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62 meters
(25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) From the floor up 1.27 meters (5 ft), tape a line on
the wall at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight along the
centerline of the vehicle (from rear of vehicle forward) to
verify accuracy of the line placement.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow
suspension to stabilize. (5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing. (6) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for up/down
adjustment reference. (7) Measure distance from the centerline of the ve-
hicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each
side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/right
adjustment reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 3, 4, 5, 6 OR 7)
A properly aimed low beam headlamp will project the
top edge of low beam hot spot on the alignment screen
from 50 mm (2 in.) above to 50 mm (2 in.) below the
headlamp centerline. The side-to-side left edge of low
beam hot spot should be from 50 mm (2 in.) left to
50mm (2 in.) right of headlamp centerline (Fig. 1). The
preferred headlamp alignment is 0 for the
up/down adjustment and 0 for the left/right ad-
justment. The high beams on a vehicle with aero
headlamps cannot be aligned. The high beam pattern
should be correct when the low beams are aligned
properly. To adjust headlamp alignment, rotate alignment
screws to achieve the specified low beam hot spot
pattern.
CAUTION: Do not cover an illuminated headlamp for
more then 15 seconds. Lamp will overheat and burn
or melt cover.
To adjust headlamps, rotate alignment screws to
achieve the specified high intensity pattern (Fig. 1 or
2).
FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT (FIG. 8)
Prepare an alignment screen. Refer to Alignment
Screen Preparation paragraph in this section. A prop-
erly aligned fog lamp will project a pattern on the
alignment screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog lamp
centerline and straight ahead.
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Fig. 1 Headlamp Alignment Screen Low Beam Pattern
Fig. 2 Sealed Beam Alignment High Beam Pattern
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EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAC BODY INDEX
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Aero Headlamp Bulb ...................... 10
Aero Headlamp Housing ................... 11
Aero HeadlampsÐAC/D-Body ............... 10
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ..... 13
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Bulb . 13
Cornering Lamp Assembly .................. 12
Cornering Lamp Bulb ..................... 12
Front Side Marker BulbÐAC/C-Body .......... 12
Front Side Marker LampÐAC/C-Body ......... 12
Headlamp Diagnosis ...................... 10 Headlamp Sealed BeamÐAC/C Body
......... 10
License Plate Lamp/Bulb ................... 13
Park/Turn Signal Lamp or BulbÐAC/C-Body .... 11
Park/Turn Signal Lamp or BulbÐAC/D-Body .... 11
Rear Side Marker Lamp BulbÐAC/C-Body ..... 13
Rear Side Marker LampÐAC/C-Body ......... 13
Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Back-Up and Side Marker LampÐAC/D-Body ...................... 12
Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Back-Up LampÐAC/C or AY/S-Body ............................ 12
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
Refer to the Headlamp Diagnosis at the beginning of
this Group. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Manual for
circuit and component locations.
HEADLAMP SEALED BEAMÐAC/C BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Turn the headlight switch ON.
(2) Open the hood and locate the Power Distribution
Center forward of the left front suspension tower (Fig.
1). Remove the cover. (3) Remove the Headlamp Close Relay (Fig. 2) to
prevent the headlamp doors from closing. (4) Turn the headlight switch OFF.
(5) Remove screws from headlamp bezel and remove
bezel, if equipped. (6) Remove screws from interior retaining ring (Fig.
3), and remove ring. Do not disturb the headlamp adjusting screws.
(7) Pull out sealed beam unit and unplug connector.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
AERO HEADLAMPSÐAC/D-BODY
Lens fogging is a normal condition and does
not require service, as moisture will vent from
tubes behind the lens.
AERO HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
(1) Locate and remove the wire connector behind the
headlamp assembly in the engine compartment.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb with fingers or any
possibly oily surface, reduced bulb life will result. (2) Rotate the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise
one quarter turn and remove the ring, bulb and bulb
holder from the lens assembly. The bulb holder has
alignment notches.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 1 Power Distribution Center
Fig. 2 Headlamp Close Relay
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EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAY-BODY INDEX
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Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ............ 24
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb (CHMSL) . 24
Cornering Lamp or BulbÐAY/C-P-Body ........ 24
Front Side Marker BulbÐAY/C-P-Body ........ 23
Front Side Marker LampÐAY/C-P-Body ....... 23
General Information ....................... 22
Headlamp Diagnosis ...................... 22 Headlamps
............................. 22
License Plate Lamp or BulbÐAY/C-P-Body ..... 24
Park, Turn Signal Lamp or BulbÐAY/C-P-Body . . 22
Sealed Beam ........................... 22
Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-Up Lamp or BulbÐAY/C-P-Body .............. 24
GENERAL INFORMATION
To service exterior lamps on AY/C-S-Body, refer to
procedures covered in Exterior LampsÐAC-Body sec-
tion. AC/C-S-Body uses the same lamps as AY/C-S-
Body.
HEADLAMPS
Conventional and halogen sealed beams are inter-
changeable, It is not recommended that they be
mixed. The lens, filament and reflector of sealed
beams are molded into one unit.
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
For headlamp diagnosis, refer to the headlamp di-
agnosis chart at the beginning of this Group. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams manual for circuit and component
locations.
SEALED BEAM
REMOVAL
(1) Turn the headlight switch ON.
(2) Open the hood and locate the power distribu-
tion center forward of the left front suspension tower
(Fig. 1). Remove the cover. (3) Remove the headlamp close relay (Fig. 2) to
prevent the headlamp doors from closing. (4) Turn the headlight switch OFF.
(5) Remove screws from headlamp bezel and re-
move bezel, if equipped. Do not disturb the headlamp adjusting screws.
(6) Remove screws from interior retaining ring
(Fig. 3), and remove ring. (7) Separate sealed beam from seat and disconnect
wire connector.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
PARK, TURN SIGNAL LAMP OR BULBÐAY/C-P-
BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Open the headlamp doors. (2) Remove push-in fasteners holding lower park
and turn signal lamp shield to grille opening panel
(Fig. 4). (3) Remove screws holding park and turn signal
lamp grille opening panel (Fig. 5). (4) Remove sockets from lamp and pull bulbs from
sockets if bulbs replacement is required (Fig. 6).
Fig. 1 Power Distribution Center
Fig. 2 Headlamp Close Relay
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