(3) Install the retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FOG LAMP
When a vehicle experiences problems with the fog
lamp system, verify the condition of the battery con-
nections, fuses, charging system, fog lamp bulbs, wire
connectors, relay, high beam switch, and headlamp
switch. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided by the lamp socket
when it comes in contact with the metal body, or
through a separate ground wire.
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire
brush.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
FOG LAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING
OR IGNITION TURNED
OFF.1. Loose or corroded battery
cables.1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps and
posts.
2. Loose or worn generator drive
belt.2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Electrical, Charging,
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of-charge. Refer to
Electrical, Battery System.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery. Refer to Electrical, Battery
System.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z349/Z248
ground.6. Test for voltage drop across Z349/248
ground locations. Refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
FOG LAMP BULBS
BURN OUT
FREQUENTLY1. Charging system output too
high.1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Electrical, Charging.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices.
Refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
Fig. 6 CHMSL BULB
1 - CHMSL UNIT
2 - CHMSL BULB
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE
RUNNING ABOVE IDLE1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Electrical, Charging.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z349/Z248
ground.2. Test for voltage drop across Z349/Z248
ground locations. Refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
3. High resistance in fog lamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
FOG LAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z349/Z248
ground.1. Test for voltage drop across Z349/Z248
ground locations. Refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
2. Variable resistance in fog lamp
circuit.2. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch (part of
headlamp switch).3. Replace headlamp switch.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.4. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices.
Refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
5. Is relay engaging properly? 5. Verify function of fog lamp relay in IPM.
6. PCI Bus Communication. 6. Verify PCI bus message (fog lamp info)
transmitted from BCM and received by FCM.
FOG LAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE1. Blown fuse for fog lamp. 1. Replace fuse. Refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
2. No Z349/Z248 ground at fog
lamps.2. Repair circuit ground. Refer to Electrical,
Wiring Information.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch (part of
headlamp switch).3. Replace headlamp switch.
4. Broken connector terminal or
wire splice in fog lamp circuit.4. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
5. Faulty or burned out bulb. 5. Replace bulb.
6. Is relay engaging? 6. Verify function of fog lamp relay in IPM.
7. PCI Bus Communication. 7. Verify PCI bus message (fog lamp info)
transmitted from BCM and received by FCM.
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) From behind the bumper fascia, twist bulb
counter-clockwise, and remove bulb. (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the wire connector from the fog lamp
bulb.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness to bulb.
(2) Install bulb and twist clockwise.
(3) Install battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove access cover from under bumper fascia.
(3) Disengage spring clip from fog lamp (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove bulb from lamp.
(5) Disconnect wire harness connector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness connector.
(2) Install bulb to lamp.
(3) Engage spring clip to fog lamp.
(4) Install access cover under bumper fascia.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 7 FOG LAMP
1 - FOGLAMP MOUNTING NUT
2 - FOGLAMP
Fig. 8 FOG LAMP
1 - SPRING CLIP
2 - FOG LAMP
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STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FOG LAMP UNIT
ALIGNMENT
FOG LAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT
Prepare an alignment screen (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - STANDARD PROCEDURE). A
properly aligned fog lamp will project a pattern on
the alignment screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog
lamp center line and straight ahead (Fig. 9). To
improve visual interpretation of the fog lamp patternon the alignment screen, the headlamps should be in
the ªoffº position.
The fog lamps are adjusted by a adjustment screw
located through the lens on Dodge vehicles, and by a
knob on the back of the lamp.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FOG LAMP UNIT
ALIGNMENT - EXPORT
Prepare an alignment screen (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - STANDARD PROCEDURE). A
properly aligned fog lamp will project a pattern on
the alignment screen 200 mm (8 in.) below the fog
lamp center line and straight ahead (Fig. 10). To
improve visual interpretation of the fog lamp pattern
on the alignment screen, the headlamps should be in
the ªoffº position.
Fig. 9 FOG LAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT
1 - HIGH INTENSITY AREA 4 - 100MM (4 IN.)
2 - CENTER OF VEHICLE 5 - 7.62 METERS (25 FT.)
3 - HORIZONTAL CENTER OF FOG LAMP 6 - FRONT OF FOG LAMP
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The fog lamps are adjusted by a adjustment screw
located on the underside of the fog lamp unit.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) From behind the bumper fascia, disconnect the
wire harness from the fog lamp bulb (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove mounting nuts.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install mounting nuts.
(2) Reconnect the wire harness to the fog lamp
bulb.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FRONT POSITION LAMP -
EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the plastic cover from the back of the
headlamp unit.
(4) Pull front position lamp socket from headlamp
unit.
(5) Pull bulb straight out of socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into the bulb socket.
(2) Insert bulb socket into headlamp unit.
(3) Install cover to the back of the headlamp unit.
Fig. 10 FOG LAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT - EXPORT
1 - HIGH INTENSITY AREA 4 - 200 MM
2 - CENTER OF VEHICLE 5 - 10 METERS
3 - HORIZONTAL CENTER OF FOG LAMP UNIT 6 - FRONT OF FOG LAMP UNIT
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HEADLAMP LEVELING
SWITCH - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles are equipped with a remote head-
lamp leveling system. This system allows the driver
to adjust the vertical headlamp aim from the interior
of the vehicle to compensate for passenger or cargo
load.
The headlamp leveling switch is located next to the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel (Fig. 15).
If the headlamp leveling switch is faulty or damaged,
the headlamp switch must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
LEVELING SWITCH - EXPORT
The headlamp leveling switch is located next to the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING) for diagnosis of the headlamp leveling switch. If
the headlamp leveling switch is faulty, the headlamp
switch must be replaced.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
SWITCH
Using a Digital Multi-meter, perform the HEAD-
LAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY test and refer to (Fig.
16).
If the Headlamp Switch is not within specifications
replace the switch.
HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY
HEADLAMP
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
OFF 11 TO 6 3651 - 3729V
PARKING LAMPS
ON11 TO 6 1697 - 2517V
PARKING LAMPS
WITH FRONT
FOG LAMPS ON11 TO 6 5765 - 5886V
HEADLAMPS ON 11 TO 6 788 - 809V
AUTO ON 11 TO 6 10056 - 10264V
HEADLAMPS ON
WITH FRONT
FOG LAMPS11 TO 6 1171 - 1200V
AUTO ON WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 24278 - 24773V
Fig. 15 HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
1 - POWER MIRROR SWITCH
2 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
3 - INTERIOR DIMMER
4 - HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
Fig. 16 HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
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DIMMER
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
DOME 12 TO 6 15568 - 23357V
PARADE 12 TO 6 5168 - 7757V
DIM HIGH 12 TO 6 2288 - 3437V
DIM LOW 12 TO 6 688 - 1037V
OFF 12 TO 6 240 - 365V
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
SWITCH - EXPORT
Using a Digital Multi-meter, refer to the HEAD-
LAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY table and (Fig. 17).
If the Headlamp Switch is not within specifica-
tions, replace as necessary.
HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY
HEADLAMP
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
OFF 11 TO 6 3651 - 3729V
PARKING LAMPS
ON11 TO 6 1697 - 2517V
PARKING LAMPS
WITH FRONT
FOG LAMPS ON11 TO 6 5765 - 5886V
HEADLAMPS ON 11 TO 6 788 - 809V
HEADLAMPS ON
WITH FRONT
FOG LAMPS11 TO 6 1171 - 1200V
REAR FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 271 - 277V
FRONT FOG
INDICATOR10 TO 4 LED
REAR FOG
INDICATOR5 TO 4 LED
ILLUMINATION 8 TO 4 CONTINUITY
DIMMER
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
DOME 12 TO 6 15568 - 23357V
PARADE 12 TO 6 5168 - 7757V
DIM HIGH 12 TO 6 2288 - 3437V
DIM LOW 12 TO 6 688 - 1037V
OFF 12 TO 6 240 - 365V
HEADLAMP
LEVELING
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
01 TO 7 3238 - 3456V
1 TO 2 3181 - 3400V
1 1 TO 7 1195 - 1225V
2 1 TO 7 746 - 765V
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the Instrument Panel Lower Steering
Column Cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel,
Lower Steering Column Cover, Removal.
(3) Reach up behind the left side of the instrument
panel and depress spring clip on top or bottom of
headlamp switch. Firmly push out on the headlamp
switch assembly.
(4) Disconnect the wiring connectors.
(5) Remove switch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wiring connectors.
(2) Place headlamp switch assembly into position
and firmly snap into place.
(3) Install the Instrument Panel Lower Steering
Column Cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel,
Lower Steering Column Cover, Installation.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP UNIT
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEADLAMP UNIT
ALIGNMENT
HEADLAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
Fig. 17 HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb to bulb socket.
(2) Install bulb socket to headlamp unit.
(3) Install headlamp unit.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
REAR FOG LAMP - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
The rear fog lamps are incorporated into the tail
lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP - REMOVAL)
for service procedures.
REPEATER LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Push the side repeater lamp to one side and
release retaining tab.
(3) Pull side repeater lamp out and disengage bulb
socket from lamp.
(4) Depress, then rotate and pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb to socket.
(2) Push lamp socket into the side repeater lamp.
(3) Position side repeater lamp to hole in fender.
(4) Push side repeater lamp to one side and seat
retaining tab into fender.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
(3) Squeeze the tabs on the bulb socket and
remove from tail lamp unit (Fig. 28).
(4) Pull bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into the lamp socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into the tail lamp unit.
Ensure that both retaining tabs engage with an audi-
ble click.
(3) Install the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
TAIL LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
(3) Squeeze the tabs on housing retaining the
bulbs and remove from the tail lamp unit (Fig. 29).
(4) Remove bulbs by depressing, then turning
counter-clockwise.
Fig. 28 TAIL LAMP SOCKET
1 - LAMP SOCKET
2 - TAIL LAMP UNIT
Fig. 29 TAIL LAMP BULBS
1 - TAIL LAMP UNIT
2 - BRAKE/PARK LAMP
3 - TURN SIGNAL LAMP
4 - BACK UP LAMP
5 - REAR FOG LAMP
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