HORN
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HORN SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN SYSTEM . . . 1
HORN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN..........3
REMOVAL.............................5INSTALLATION..........................5
HORN RELAY
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN RELAY....5
REMOVAL.............................5
INSTALLATION..........................5
HORN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................5
HORN SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS FOR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DISCONNECT THE NEGA-
TIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE SER-
VICING COMPONENTS INVOLVING THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG
AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
The horn circuit consists of a horn switch, clock-
spring, horn relay, horns and Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM). The horn switch is a membrane switch
located in the airbag trim cover. The horns are
located forward of the left front wheel behind the
bumper fascia.
OPERATION
The horn relay plugs into the Integrated Power
Module (IPM) which is located in the engine com-
partment. For circuit information and component
locations, refer to the appropriate wiring 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.
The horns will not function if the switch is
ªCLOSEDº for more than 30 seconds. Once the
switch is ªOPENº, a 20±30 second delay will occur
before the horns are functional again.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN SYSTEM
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.
Refer to Horn System Test below. If the horn does
not sound, check horn fuse located in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). If the fuse is blown, replace
with the correct fuse. If the horns fail to sound and
the new fuse blows when depressing the horn switch,
a short circuit in the horn or the horn wiring
between the fuse terminal and the horn is responsi-
ble, or a defective horn switch allowed the horn to
burn out is responsible.
If the fuse is OK, test horn relay (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/HORN/HORN RELAY - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING).
If the relay is OK, test horn. Refer to Horn System
Test.
CAUTION: Continuous sounding of horn may
cause horn failure.
Should the horn sound continuously:
²Unplug the horn relay from IPM.
²Refer to (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HORN/
HORN RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Refer to the appropriate wiring 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.
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HORN SYSTEM TEST
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
HORN SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY.
NOTE: IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG HORN
RELAY IN THE IPM.(1) FAULTY HORN RELAY. (1) REFER TO HORN RELAY TEST.
(2) HORN CONTROL
CIRCUIT TO RELAY
SHORTED TO GROUND.(2) CHECK TERMINAL 85 IN IPM
FOR CONTINUITY TO GROUND. IF
CONTINUITY TO GROUND
INDICATES:
(A) STEERING WHEEL HORN
SWITCH/LEAD SHORTED TO
GROUND.
(B) WIRING HARNESS SHORTED
TO GROUND. FIND THE SHORT
AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
(3) PINCHED HORN
SWITCH WIRE UNDER
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE.(3) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM COVER.
(4) FAULTY HORN SWITCH. (4) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM COVER.
(5) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (5) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
(6) FAULTY FRONT
CONTROL MODULE.(6) REFER TO ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/FRONT
CONTROL MODULE.
HORN SOUND INTERMITTENTLY AS
THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED.(1) HORN RELAY
CONTROL CIRCUIT X3 IS
SHORTED TO GROUND
INSIDE STEERING
COLUMN OR WHEEL.(1) REMOVE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE AND/OR WHEEL. CHECK
FOR RUBBING OR LOOSE
WIRE/CONNECTOR, REPAIR AS
NECESSARY.
(2) PINCHED HORN
SWITCH WIRE UNDER
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE.(2) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM COVER.
(3) FAULTY HORN SWITCH. (3) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM COVER.
(4) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (4) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
HORN DOES NOT SOUND (1) CHECK FUSE 8 IN
INTELLIGENT POWER
MODULE.(1) REPLACE FUSE IF BLOWN
REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
(2) NO VOLTAGE AT HORN
RELAY TERMINALS 30 &
86, AND FUSE IS OK.(2) NO VOLTAGE, REPAIR THE
CIRCUIT AS NECESSARY.
(3) OPEN CIRCUIT FROM
TERMINAL 85 OF THE
HORN RELAY TO HORN
SWITCH, X3 CIRCUIT.(3) REPAIR CIRCUIT AS
NECESSARY.
(4) FAULTY OR DAMAGED
HORN.(4) VOLTAGE AT HORN WHEN
HORN SWITCH IS PRESSED,
REPLACE HORN.
(5) FAULTY HORN SWITCH. (5) REPLACE DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE TRIM COVER.
(6) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (6) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
(7) FAULTY FRONT
CONTROL MODULE.(7) REFER TO ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/FRONT
CONTROL MODULE.
FUSE BLOWS WHEN HORN SOUNDS (1) SHORT CIRCUIT IN
HORN OR HORN WIRING.(1) REMOVE HORN RELAY, CHECK
FOR SHORTED HORN OR HORN
WIRING. DISCONNECT HORN WIRE
HARNESS TO ISOLATE SHORT
AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
(2) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (2) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
FUSE BLOWS WITHOUT BLOWING
HORN(1) SHORT CIRCUIT. (1) REMOVE RELAY, INSTALL NEW
FUSE, IF FUSE DOES NOT BLOW
REPLACE HORN RELAY. IF FUSE
BLOWS WITH RELAY REMOVED,
CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND
WITH OHMMETER ON CIRCUIT
BETWEEN TERMINALS 30 & 86
AND THE FUSE TERMINAL. REPAIR
AS NECESSARY.
(2) FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. (2) REPLACE CLOCKSPRING.
HORN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN
HORN
(1) Disconnect wire connector at horn.
(2) Using a voltmeter, connect one lead to ground
terminal and the other lead to the positive wire ter-
minal (Fig. 1).
(3) Depress the horn switch, battery voltage
should be present.
(4) If no voltage, refer toHORNS WILL NOT
SOUND. If voltage is OK, go to step Step 5.(5) Using ohmmeter, test ground wire for continu-
ity to ground.
(6) If no ground repair as necessary.
(7) If wires test OK and horn does not sound,
replace horn.HORNS SOUND CONTINUOUSLY
CAUTION: Continuous sounding of horns may
cause relay to fail.
The horn switch (membrane) sometimes can be the
cause without the switch being depressed.
(1) Remove the horn relay from the intelligent
power module.
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(2) Using a continuity tester, test continuity from
the X3 cavity of the horn relay to ground. 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.
(a) If continuity is detected, proceed to step Step
3.
(b) If NO continuity, replace the horn relay.
(3) Remove the airbag trim cover from the steering
wheel and disengage horn connector.
(4) Install horn relay into Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM).
(a) If horn does not sound, replace airbag trim
cover.
(b) If horn sounds, repair grounded X3 circuit
from IPM to clockspring in the steering column.
HORNS WILL NOT SOUND
Check horn fuse#8intheIPM. If fuse is blown,
check for a shorted switch in the airbag module. and
refer to FUSE BLOWN section. If fuse is OK, refer to
FUSE OK section.
FUSE BLOWN
(1) Verify condition of battery terminals and volt-
age, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If battery connec-
tions and battery charge is OK proceed to Step 2.
(2) Using a voltmeter, test for battery voltage at
both sides of horn fuse 7. If voltage is OK, on both
sides of fuse, proceed to Fuse OK. If voltage is OK,
on one side of fuse, the fuse is blown, proceed to Step
3.
(3) Using a suitable ammeter in place of the fuse,
test amperage draw of the horn circuit. If amperage
draw is greater than 20 amps without the horn
switch depressed, a grounded circuit exists between
the fuse and the horn relay. Proceed to Step 4. If
amperage draw is greater than 20 amps with the
horn switch depressed, a grounded circuit exists
between the horn relay and the horn. Proceed to step
Step 5.
(4) Remove the horn relay from the IPM. If the
amperage draw drops to 0 amps, the horn switch or
circuit is shorted. If the amperage draw does not
drop to 0 amps, repair short at the IPM.
(5) Disengage a wire connector from one of the
horns. If amperage drops and the connected horn
sounds, replace the faulty horn. If amperage does not
drop with both horns disconnected and the horn
switch depressed, proceed to Step 6.
(6) Using a continuity tester, with the horns dis-
connected test continuity of the X2 cavity of the hornrelay to ground. If continuity is detected, the circuit
is grounded between the Junction Block and the
horns. Locate and repair pinched harness.
FUSE OK
(1) Remove the horn relay from the intelligent
power module.
(2) Using a continuity tester, Depress horn switch
and test continuity from the X3 cavity of the horn
relay to ground.
(a) If continuity is detected, proceed to Step 3.
(b) If NO continuity, proceed to Step 4.
(3) Using a suitable jumper wire, jump across the
fuse F62 cavity and the X2 cavity of the horn relay in
the Junction Block.
(a) If the horn sounds, replace the horn relay.
(b) If the horn does not sound, proceed to Step 4.
(4) Remove airbag trim cover from steering wheel.
Refer to ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS.
(5) Test continuity across horn switch connectors
with horn switch depressed.
(a) If continuity is detected, repair open circuit
between the relay and the horn switch.
(b) If NO continuity, replace airbag trim cover.
(6) Install horn relay into intelligent power mod-
ule.
(7) Disengage wire connectors from horns.
(8) Using a voltmeter, with the horn switch
depressed test voltage across horn connector termi-
nals of the wire harness (Fig. 1).
(a) If voltage is detected, replace horns.
(b) If NO voltage, proceed to step Step 9.
(9) With the horn switch depressed, test for volt-
age between the X2 circuit and ground.
(a) If voltage OK, repair system ground at right
cowl area.
(b) If NO voltage, repair open X2 circuit between
the relay and the horns.
Fig. 1 Horn Connector
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locked) and cannot be readjusted or released
even if the lever is moved back.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH
NOTE: Before proceeding with this diagnostic test,
verify the adjustment lever on the back of the
switch is in the adjusted position. If the lever is in
the non-adjusted (diagonal) position it may have
never been adjusted (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - OPERATION). For adjustment, (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
If the electrical circuit has been tested and the
brake lamp switch is suspected of being faulty, it can
be tested using the following method.
(1) Remove the switch from the vehicle. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(2) With the switch in the released position (plung-
er extended), use an ohmmeter to test each of the
three internal switches as shown (Fig. 1). You should
achieve the results as listed in the figure.
(3) Gently push the plunger on the brake lamp
switch in until it stops.
(4) With the switch in this depressed position
(plunger pushed in), use an ohmmeter to test each of
the three internal switches as shown (Fig. 2). You
should achieve the results as listed in the figure.
If you do not achieve the results as listed in both
figures, the switch is faulty and must be replaced.
Refer to Removal And Installation in this section.
If the switch is found to be operating properly, it
may be misadjusted. Do not reinstall the switch,
replace it. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH -
INSTALLATION)
CAUTION: The switch can only be adjusted once.
That is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for any reason, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable from its post on the battery.
(2) Remove silencer panel below steering column
and knee blocker.
(3) Remove the brake lamp switch by rotating the
switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately
30 degrees and pulling it out of the bracket (Fig. 3).
(4) Release the locking tab and disconnect the wir-
ing connector from the switch.
(5) Discard the brake lamp switch. It must not be
reused.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
(1) Mount and adjust the NEW brake lamp switch
using the following procedure:
(a) Connect the wiring connector to the switch
and latch the locking tab.Fig. 1 SWITCH TEST - RELEASED POSITION
Fig. 2 SWITCH TEST - DEPRESSED POSITION
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(b) Install the switch in its bracket by aligning
the index tab on the switch with the slot in the
mounting bracket.
(c) When the switch is fully seated in its
bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approximately
30É to lock the switch into place.
(d) With the brake pedal in the fully released
position, move the lever on the back of the brake
lamp switch from the angled non-adjusted position
to the full vertical position as shown (Fig. 4). This
will adjust the brake lamp switch to the vehicle.(2) Install silencer panel below steering column
knee blocker.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
(4) Check the stop lamps to verify they are operat-
ing properly and not staying on when the pedal is in
the released position.
(5) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes including ABS and speed control (if
equipped).
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove two retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(3) Twist socket counter-clockwise and remove
from lamp.
(4) Pull bulb from socket (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Install socket into the lamp unit.
(3) Install the retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the two retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(3) Disconnect the rear window washer nozzle
assembly (Fig. 6).
Fig. 3 Brake Lamp Switch And Pedal With Bracket
1 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
2 - WIRING CONNECTOR
3 - PEDAL AND BRACKET
Fig. 4 Adjustment Lever Movement
Fig. 5 CHMSL UNIT
1 - CHMSL UNIT
2 - LIFTGATE
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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. 8).
(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.
FRONT 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. 9).
(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.
FRONT FOG LAMP UNIT
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FRONT 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. 10). To
improve visual interpretation of the fog lamp pattern
on 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 on Chrysler vehicles.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FRONT 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. 11). To
improve visual interpretation of the fog lamp pattern
on the alignment screen, the headlamps should be in
the ªoffº position.
The fog lamps are adjusted by a adjustment screw
located on the underside of the fog lamp unit.
Fig. 8 FRONT FOG LAMP
1 - FRONT FOG LAMP MOUNTING NUT
2 - FRONT FOG LAMP
Fig. 9 FRONT FOG LAMP
1 - LAMP RETAINING SPRING
2 - FOG LAMP
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
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.
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. 13).
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. 14).
(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. 13 HEADLAMP
1 - HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
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