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LAMPS
LAMPS
8L - 1
CONTENTS
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BULB
APPLICATION 11 EXTERIOR
LAMPS
SERVICE
PROCEDURES
... 3
EXTERIOR
LAMPS
1 INTERIOR
LAMPS
10
EXTERIOR LAMPS
GENERAL
INFORMATION Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem
blies.
A good ground is necessary for proper lighting operation. When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. Clean corrosion with a wire brush. Coat
the inside of the socket lightly with Mopar® Multi- Purpose Grease or equivalent.
DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES
Always begin any diagnosis by testing all of the
fuses and circuit breakers in the system. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams. Conventional and halogen headlamps are inter
changeable. It is recommended that they not be in
termixed on a given vehicle.
MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH TESTING
PROCEDURES
The multi-function switch contains electrical cir
cuitry for:
• Headlamp Dimmer Switch
• Passing Lights
• Turn Signals
• Hazard Warning • Windshield Wiper
• Pulse Wiper
• Windshield Washer
HEADLAMPS
HIM
ENGINE
IDLING
OR
IGNITION
OFF
TEST CHARGING
SYSTEM
HEADLAMP
DIAGNOSIS
SEALED
BEAM
OR
BULB
BURNS
OUT
FREQUENTLY
][
TEST CHARGING SYSTEM
HEADLAMPS
DIM
ENGINE
RUNNING
ABOVE
IDLE
][
TEST CHARGING SYSTEM
HEADLAMPS
RANDOM
FLASH
[
HEADLAMPS
WILL
NOT
LIGHT
POORLY GROUNDED HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
LOOSE
CONNECTION
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
HIGH RESISTANCE IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
LOOSE
CONNECTION
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
LOOSE
CONNECTION
IN HEADLAMP CIRCUIT OPEN OR CORRODED
CONTACT
IN
HEADLAMP SWITCH
CRACKED
LENS ON HALOGEN SEALED BEAM ONLY
FAULTY
SEALED
BEAMS
OR BULBS OPEN OR CORRODED
CONTACT IN DIMMER SWITCH
FAULTY
SEALED
BEAMS
OR BULBS
FAULTY
SEALED
BEAMS
OR BULBS
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