2002 DODGE RAM ignition

INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH WASHER
RESERVOIR EMPTY
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the washer fluid level switch connector receptacle.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav-
ity of the headlamp and dash wire harness connector
for the washer fluid level switch and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 2. If not
OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground (G100)
as required.
(2) Remove the instrument cluster from the instru-
ment panel. Check for continuity between the washer
fluid switch sense circuit cavities of the headlamp
and dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid
level switch and the instrument panel wire harness
connector (Connector C2) for the instrument cluster.
If OK, replace the faulty washer fluid level switch. If
not OK, repair the open washer fluid switch sense
circuit between the washer fluid level switch and the
instrument cluster as required.
INDICATOR STAYS ILLUMINATED WITH WASHER
RESERVOIR FULL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the washer fluid level switch connector receptacle.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit ter-
minal and the washer fluid switch sense terminal in
the washer fluid level switch connector receptacle.
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 2. If
not OK, replace the faulty washer fluid level switch.
(2) Remove the instrument cluster from the instru-
ment panel. Check for continuity between the washer
fluid switch sense circuit cavity of the headlamp and
dash wire harness connector for the washer fluid
level switch and a good ground. There should be no
continuity. If not OK, repair the shorted washer fluid
switch sense circuit between the washer fluid level
switch and the instrument cluster as required.
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A water-in-fuel indicator is standard equipment on
all instrument clusters, but is only functional in vehi-
cles equipped with an optional diesel engine. The
water-in-fuel indicator is located near the lower edge
of the instrument cluster overlay, to the left of center.
The water-in-fuel indicator consists of a stencilled
cutout of the text ªWATER IN FUELº in the opaque
layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The dark
outer layer of the overlay prevents the indicator from
being clearly visible when it is not illuminated. A redlens located behind the cutout causes the ªWATER
IN FUELº text to appear in red through the translu-
cent outer layer of the overlay when the indicator is
illuminated from behind by a Light Emitting Diode
(LED) soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic
circuit board. The water-in-fuel indicator is serviced
as a unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The water-in-fuel indicator gives an indication to
the vehicle operator when the water accumulated in
the diesel engine fuel filter/separator filter bowl
requires draining. This indicator is controlled by a
transistor on the instrument cluster circuit board
based upon cluster programming and electronic mes-
sages received by the cluster from the Engine Control
Module (ECM) over the Chrysler Collision Detection
(CCD) data bus. The water-in-fuel indicator Light
Emitting Diode (LED) receives battery current on the
instrument cluster electronic circuit board through
the fused ignition switch output (st-run) circuit
whenever the ignition switch is in the On or Start
positions; therefore, the indicator will always be off
when the ignition switch is in any position except On
or Start. The LED only illuminates when it is
switched to ground by the instrument cluster transis-
tor. The instrument cluster will turn on the water-in-
fuel indicator for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the indicator is illuminated
for about two seconds as a bulb test.
²Water-In-Fuel Lamp-On Message- Each time
the cluster receives a water-in-fuel lamp-on message
from the ECM, the indicator will be illuminated. The
indicator remains illuminated until the cluster
receives a water-in-fuel lamp-off message from the
ECM or until the ignition switch is turned to the Off
position, whichever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the indicator will be
turned on during the bulb check portion of the test to
confirm the functionality of the LED and the cluster
control circuitry.
The ECM continually monitors the water-in-fuel
sensor, then sends the proper messages to the instru-
ment cluster. For further diagnosis of the water-in-
fuel indicator or the instrument cluster circuitry that
controls the indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING). For proper diagnosis of the water-in-fuel
sensor, the ECM, the CCD data bus, or the message
inputs to the instrument cluster that control the
water-in-fuel indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic
information.
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WASHER FLUID INDICATOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION.........................22
MARKER LAMP
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................23
OPERATION...........................24
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH...................25
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................28
OUTBOARD IDENTIFICATION LAMP
REMOVAL.............................28
INSTALLATION.........................29
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................29
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL.............................29INSTALLATION.........................29
TAIL LAMP
DESCRIPTION.........................29
OPERATION...........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................30
TAIL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL.............................30
INSTALLATION.........................30
TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM
DESCRIPTION.........................31
OPERATION...........................31
UNDERHOOD LAMP
REMOVAL.............................31
INSTALLATION.........................32
UNDERHOOD LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL.............................32
INSTALLATION.........................32
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
DESCRIPTION - TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD
WARNING SYSTEM
A turn signal and hazard warning system is stan-
dard factory-installed safety equipment on this
model. The turn signal and hazard warning system
includes the following major components, which are
described in further detail elsewhere in this service
information:
²Combination Flasher- The electronic combi-
nation flasher is installed in the Junction Block (JB),
which is located behind the fuse access panel on the
left outboard end of the instrument panel.
²Hazard Warning Switch- The hazard warning
switch is integral to the multi-function switch on the
left side of the steering column. The hazard warning
switch button protrudes from a dedicated opening in
the shroud on the top of the steering column, just
below the steering wheel.
²Turn Signal Cancel Cam- The turn signal
cancel cam is integral to the clockspring, which is
located beneath the steering column shrouds at the
top of the steering column, just below the steering
wheel.
²Turn Signal Indicators- The two turn signal
indicators, one right and one left, are integral to the
ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC)
located in the instrument panel.
²Turn Signal Lamps- The front turn signal
lamps are integral to the lower front outboard ends
of the headlamp modules, located just outboard of the
two sides of the radiator grille opening. The rear
turn signal lamps are integral to the taillamp mod-
ules located on either side of the vehicle. For pickup
models the taillamp modules are secured to the rear
of the quarter panels at each side of the tailgateopening. For cab and chassis models the taillamp
modules are secured by a stamped steel bracket on
the outboard side of each frame rail near the rear of
the vehicle.
²Turn Signal Switch- The turn signal switch is
integral to the multi-function switch on the left side
of the steering column. The multi-function switch
control stalk that actuates the turn signal switch
protrudes from a dedicated opening in the steering
column shrouds on the left side of the column, just
below the steering wheel.
Hard wired circuitry connects the turn signal and
hazard warning system components to each other
through the electrical system of the vehicle. These
hard wired circuits are integral to several wire har-
nesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and
retained by many different methods. These circuits
may be connected to each other, to the vehicle elec-
trical system and to the turn signal and hazard
warning system components through the use of a
combination of soldered splices, splice block connec-
tors and many different types of wire harness termi-
nal connectors and insulators. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION - TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD
WARNING SYSTEM
The turn signal system operates on battery current
received on a fused ignition switch output (run-acc)
circuit so that the turn signals will only operate with
the ignition switch in the On or Accessory positions.
The hazard warning system operates on non-
8L - 2 LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIORBR/BE

switched battery current received on a fused B(+) cir-
cuit so that the hazard warning remains operational
regardless of the ignition switch position. When the
turn signal (multi-function) switch control stalk is
moved up (right turn) or down (left turn), the turn
signal system is activated. When the turn signal sys-
tem is activated, the circuitry of the turn signal
switch and the combination flasher will cause the
selected (right or left) turn signal indicator, front
park/turn signal lamp, and rear tail/stop/turn signal
lamp to flash on and off. With the hazard warning
(multi-function) switch in the On position, the hazard
warning system is activated. When the hazard warn-
ing system is activated, the circuitry of the hazard
warning switch and the combination flasher will
cause both the right side and the left side turn signal
indicators, front park/turn signal lamps, and rear
tail/stop/turn signal lamps to flash on and off.
Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove
box for more information on the features, use and
operation of the turn signal and hazard warning sys-
tem.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TURN SIGNAL &
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
When diagnosing the turn signal and hazard warn-
ing circuits, remember that high generator output
can burn out bulbs rapidly and repeatedly. If this is a
problem on the vehicle being diagnosed, be certain to
diagnose and repair the charging system as required.
If the problem being diagnosed is related to a failure
of the turn signals to automatically cancel following
completion of a turn, inspect the multi-function
switch for a faulty or damaged cancel actuator and
inspect the turn signal cancel cam on the clockspring
for damaged lobes or improper installation. Refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Actuate the turn signal switch or the hazard warning
switch. Observe the turn signal indicator lamp(s) in
the instrument cluster. If the flash rate is very high,
check for a turn signal bulb that is not lit or is very
dimly lit. Repair the circuits to that lamp or replace
the faulty bulb, as required. If the turn signal indi-
cator(s) fail to light, go to Step 2.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Check the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) fuse
(Fuse 10 - 10 ampere) in the Junction Block (JB) and
the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse4-20ampere) in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
as required and replace the faulty fuse(s).
(3) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
(Fuse4-20ampere) in the PDC. If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit between
the PDC and the battery as required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse 10 - 10 ampere) in the
JB. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open
fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit between
the JB and the ignition switch as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the combination flasher from the JB and
replace it with a known good unit. Reconnect the bat-
tery negative cable. Test the operation of the turn
signal and hazard warning systems. If OK, discard
the faulty combination flasher. If not OK, remove the
test flasher and go to Step 6.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run-acc) circuit cavity in the JB receptacle
for the combination flasher. If OK, go to Step 7. If
not OK, repair the open fused ignition switch output
(run-acc) circuit between the combination flasher and
the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse
10 - 10 ampere) in the JB as required.
(7) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
cavity of the JB receptacle for the combination
flasher. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the
open fused B(+) circuit between the combination
flasher and the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse4-20ampere)
in the PDC as required.
(8) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the JB receptacle for the combination
flasher and a good ground. There should be continu-
ity. If OK, go to Step 9. If not OK, repair the open
ground circuit to ground (G201) as required.
BR/BELAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR 8L - 3
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR (Continued)

CLEARANCE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove screws holding clearance lamp lens to
roof panel (Fig. 5).
(3) Rotate socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
separate socket from lamp.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install socket in lamp and rotate socket 1/4
turn clockwise.
(2) Position clearance lamp on roof.
(3) Install screws holding clearance lamp lens to
roof panel. Tighten to 1 N´m (13 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
COMBINATION FLASHER
DESCRIPTION
The combination flasher is located in the Junction
Block (JB) behind the fuse access panel on the left
outboard end of the instrument panel. The combina-
tion flasher is a smart relay that functions as both
the turn signal system and the hazard warning sys-
tem flasher. The combination flasher contains active
electronic Integrated Circuitry (IC) elements. This
flasher is designed to handle the current flow
requirements of the factory-installed lighting. If sup-
plemental lighting is added to the turn signal lamp
circuits, such as when towing a trailer with lights,
the combination flasher will automatically try to
compensate to keep the flash rate the same.
The combination flasher has five blade-type termi-
nals that connect it to the vehicle electrical system
through five matching cavities in the receptacle of
the JB. While the combination flasher has a Interna-
tional Standards Organization (ISO)-type relay ter-
minal configuration or footprint, the internal
circuitry is much different. The combination flasher
does not use standard ISO-relay inputs or provide
ISO-relay type outputs or functions. The combination
flasher should never be substituted for an ISO-relay
or replaced with an ISO-relay, or else component and
vehicle damage may occur.
The combination flasher cannot be repaired or
adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The combination flasher has five blade-type termi-
nals intended for the following inputs and outputs:
fused B(+), fused ignition switch output, ground, turn
signal circuit, and hazard warning circuit. Constant
battery voltage and ground are supplied to the
flasher so that it can perform the hazard warning
function, and ignition switched battery voltage is
supplied for the turn signal function.
Fig. 5 Roof Clearance Lamps
1 - ROOF
2 - LAMP LENS
3 - BULB
4 - SOCKET
5 - PLASTIC NUTS
BR/BELAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR 8L - 7

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the combination flasher in the proper
receptacle of the Junction Block (JB).
(2) Align the terminals of the combination flasher
with the terminal cavities in the JB receptacle for
the flasher.
(3) Push in firmly and evenly on the combination
flasher until the terminals are fully seated in the ter-
minal cavities of the JB receptacle for the flasher.
(4) Reinstall the fuse access panel by snapping it
onto the left outboard end of the instrument panel.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Daytime Running Lights (Headlamps) System
is installed on vehicles manufactured for sale in Can-
ada only. A separate module, mounted on the cowl,
controls the DRL.
OPERATION
The headlamps are illuminated when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. The DRL module
receives a vehicle-moving signal from the vehicle
speed sensor. This provides a constanthead-
lamps-oncondition as long as the vehicle is moving.
The lamps are illuminated at less than 50 percent of
normal intensity.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disengage wire connector from DRLM (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove screws attaching DRLM to left front
inner fender panel.
(4) Separate DRLM from fender.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position DRLM on fender.
(2) Install screws attaching DRLM to left front
inner fender panel.
(3) Engage wire connector to DRLM.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 7 Junction Block
1 - JUNCTION BLOCK
2 - FUSE ACCESS PANEL
Fig. 8 Daytime Running Lamp Module (DRLM)
1 - HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRING HARNESS
2 - LEFT FENDER SIDE SHIELD
3 - DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE
BR/BELAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR 8L - 9
COMBINATION FLASHER (Continued)

FOG LAMP
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FOG LAMP
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.
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z33-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z33-ground
locations.
FOG LAMP BULBS BURN
OUT FREQUENTLY1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices.
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE RUNNING
ABOVE IDLE1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z33-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across Z33-ground
locations.
3. High resistance in fog lamp circuit. 3. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
FOG LAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z33-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across Z33-ground
locations.
2. High resistance in fog lamp circuit. 2. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.4. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices.
FOG LAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE1. Blown fuse for fog lamp. 1.Trace short and replace fuse.
2. No Z33-ground at fog lamps. 2. Repair circuit ground.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Broken connector terminal or wire
splice in fog lamp circuit.4. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
5. Defective or burned out bulb. 5. Replace bulb.
FOG LAMPS ARE
INOPERATIVE AND FOG
LAMP INDICATOR LIGHT
ALWAYS STAYS ON.1. Fog lamp/DRL* feed shorted to
ground.1. Check wiring circuit from fog lamp/DRL*
fuse to fog lamp. Trace short circuit in
wiring and repair.
FOG LAMPS ARE
INOPERATIVE AND FOG
LAMP INDICATOR LIGHT
IS ILLUMINATED.1. Fog lamp/DRL* fuse defective. 1. Trace short circuit and replace fuse.
2. Open circuit from fog lamp fuse to
fog lamp.2. Check wiring circuit from fog lamp/DRL*
fuse to fog lamp. Trace open circuit in
wiring and repair.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
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.
Always begin any diagnosis by testing all of the
fuses and circuit breakers in the system. For com-plete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wir-
ing information. The wiring information includes
wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair
procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location
views for the various wire harness connectors, splices
and grounds.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
and posts.
OR IGNITION TURNED
OFF2. 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.
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z3-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z3-ground
locations.
7. Both headlamp bulbs defective. 7. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
HEADLAMP BULBS BURN
OUT1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system.
FREQUENTLY 2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices.
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE RUNNING1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system.
ABOVE IDLE* 2. Poor lighting circuit Z3-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across Z3-ground
locations.
3. High resistance in headlamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
4. Both headlamp bulbs defective. 4. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
HEADLAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z3-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across Z3-ground
locations.
2. High resistance in headlamp
circuit.2. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
Should not exceed 30 amps.
3. Faulty headlamps switch circuit
breaker.3. Replace headlamp switch.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.4. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices.
HEADLAMPS (HIGH &
LOW) DO NOT
ILLUMINATE1. No voltage at either headlamp. 1. Voltage should always be present. Trace
short circuit and replace BOTH headlamp
fuses. Check wiring circuit from Right
headlamp fuse to headlamp. (Repeat for
Left side)
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HEADLAMP (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
SWITCH
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the headlamp switch from the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP SWITCH -
REMOVAL) for the procedures. Unplug the headlamp
switch wire harness connectors. Check for continuity
between the left door jamb switch sense circuit cavity
of the headlamp switch wire harness connector and a
good ground. There should be continuity with the
driver door open, and no continuity with the driver
door closed. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
circuit to the driver door jamb switch as required.
(2) Remove the Central Timer Module (CTM) from
its mounting bracket to access the CTM wire harness
connectors. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/BODY CONTROL/
CENTRAL TIMER MODUL - REMOVAL) for the
procedures. Unplug the 14-way CTM wire harness
connector. Remove the key from the ignition lock cyl-
inder. Check for continuity between the key-in igni-
tion switch sense circuit cavity of the 14-way CTM
wire harness connector and a good ground. There
should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the short circuit as required.
(3) Check for continuity between the key-in igni-
tion switch sense circuit cavities of the 14-way CTM
wire harness connector and the headlamp switch
wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open circuit
as required.
(4) Check for continuity between the left front door
jamb switch sense circuit terminal and the key-in
ignition switch sense circuit terminal of the head-
lamp switch. There should be no continuity with the
switch in the Off position, and continuity with the
switch in the park or head lamps On position. If
OK,(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON-TROL MODULES/BODY CONTROL/CENTRAL
TIMER MODUL - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) If
not OK, replace the faulty headlamp switch.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the three screws that secure the head-
lamp switch to the instrument panel (Fig. 17).
Fig. 17 Headlamp Switch Removal
1 - SCREWS (3)
2 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
BR/BELAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR 8L - 19
HEADLAMP SWITCH (Continued)