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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(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
When a vehicle experiences problems with the
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery
connections, fuses, charging system, headlamp bulbs,
wire connectors, relay, high beam switch, dimmer
switch, and headlamp switch. Refer to the appropri-
ate 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.
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS 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 Z343/Z344-
ground.6. Test for voltage drop across Z343/Z344-
ground locations, refer to Electrical, Wiring
Diagram Information.
HEADLAMP BULBS
BURN OUT
FREQUENTLY.1. Integrated Power Module (IPM)
not controlling voltage.1. Test and repair Integrated Power Module.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices.
Refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
Fig. 11 FRONT POSITION LAMP
1 - TURN SIGNAL LAMP
2 - HIGH BEAM LAMP
3 - FRONT POSITION LAMP
4 - LOW BEAM LAMP
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE
RUNNING ABOVE IDLE.1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
Electrical, Wiring Information.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z343/Z344-
ground.2. Test for voltage drop across Z343/Z344-
ground locations, refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
3. High resistance in headlamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
HEADLAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z343/Z344-
ground.1. Test for voltage drop across Z343/Z344-
ground locations, refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
2. Variable resistance in headlamp
circuit.2. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
3. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.3. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices,
refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
4. Faulty headlamp switch. 4. Replace headlamp switch.
HEADLAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE.1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Repair open headlamp circuit, refer to
Electrical, Wiring Information.
2. No Z343/Z344-ground at
headlamps.2. Repair circuit ground, refer to Electrical,
Wiring Information.
3. Broken connector terminal or
wire splice in headlamp circuit.3. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
4. Faulty or burned out bulb. 4. Replace headlamp bulb(s).
5. Body Control Module
malfunction.5. Refer to appropriate Body Control Module
diagnostics.
6. PCI Bus Communication 6. Verify messages being transmitted by BCM
and received by FCM.
7. IPM/FCM Malfunction. 7. Refer to appropriate IPM/FCM diagnostics.
HEADLAMPS ON WITH
IGNITION IN RUN, WITH
HEADLAMP SWITCH
OFF.1. Faulty headlamp switch. 1. Replace headlamp switch (review BCM
logged faults).
2. Diagnostic tool indicates (4.7 -
5.0V) on headlamp switch input to
BCM.2. Inspect and repair terminals, connectors and
open circuits.
3. PCI Bus Communication. 3. Verify messages being transmitted by BCM
and received by FCM.
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove headlamp unit retaining screws.
(3) Remove headlamp unit to expose back of unit.
(4) Remove wiring connector from bulb.
(5) Rotate headlamp bulb retaining ring counter-
clockwise.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb and remove from headlamp
unit (Fig. 12).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install headlamp bulb to the headlamp unit.
(2) Install headlamp bulb retaining ring.
(3) Connect wiring connector to bulb.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Install headlamp unit retaining screws.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit.
(3) Remove the cover (high beam lamp) or rubber
boot (low beam lamp) to access bulbs (Fig. 13).
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(5) Disengage spring clip from headlamp.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb from back of headlamp
unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlamp bulb into headlamp unit.
(2) Engage spring clip to headlamp.
(3) Connect wire harness connector.
(4) Install the cover (high beam lamp) or rubber
boot (low beam lamp) to headlamp unit.
(5) Install the headlamp unit.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 12 HEADLAMP
1 - HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
Fig. 13 HEADLAMP UNIT
1 - HIGH BEAM LAMP
2 - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
3 - LOW BEAM LAMP
4 - TURN LAMP
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HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
- EXPORT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR - EXPORT
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ONE MOTOR DOES NOT
OPERATE.1. Poor electrical connection at
motor1. Check for proper electrical connection at
motor
2. No voltage at motor 2. Repair no voltage condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
3. No ground at motor 3. Repair no ground condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
4. Defective motor 4. Replace leveling motor
BOTH MOTORS DO NOT
OPERATE1. No voltage at or from headlamp
leveling switch1. Repair no voltage condition. Check for
proper headlamp leveling switch operation
2. No voltage at leveling motors 2. Repair no voltage condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
3. No ground at leveling motors 3. Repair no ground condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
4. Both motors defective 4. Replace both motors
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove headlamp unit.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector from headlamp
leveling motor.
(4) Remove the two mounting screws.
(5) Gently pry motor from headlamp unit (Fig. 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Press motor into position.
(2) Install the two mounting screws.
(3) Connect the electrical connector to motor.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 14 HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR - EXPORT
1 - HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
3 - LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
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