2008 DODGE VIPER bulb

mReplacement Bulbs......................240
mBulb Replacement......................242
NAuxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front
Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side
Marker Light........................242
NHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) . . . 243
NFront Fog Light......................244
NTaillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light . . 245
NBackup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light.......246NLicense Light........................250
mHeadlight Aiming......................251
mFluids And Capacities...................251
mFluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts........252
NEngine.............................252
NChassis............................253
NBody..............................254
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
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NOTE:To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the trunk/liftgate, hood, doors, win-
dows, and convertible top are completely closed.
2. Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and
that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the hood, trunk/liftgate, and door
switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system
check, which follows:
Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the alarm
SET light comes on and flashes, the system is operating
properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the
system. See your dealer for service.
²Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent acci-
dental damage to the finish.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb Number
Message Center Indicators.................. 103
Cluster................................ 103
Gauge Pack............................ 103
Heater Control........................... 37
Interior Light..........................212±2
Courtesy Foot Well Lights.................. 194
Cargo Light (Coupe Liftgate)................ 168
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LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior
(Convertible Models) Bulb Number
Low/High Beam High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlight.... Serviced at dealer only
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight......(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3157AK
Fog Light.......................(H10 U) 9145
Front Side Marker Light..................2886X
Center High Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)........... 16LED(not serviceable)
Tail/Stop Light.........................3157
Taillight............................... 194
Rear Marker Light........................ 194
Backup Light...........................3157
Rear Turn Signal Light..................3457AK
License Light........................... 168LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior
(Coupe Models) Bulb Number
Low/High Beam High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlight.... Serviced at dealer only
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight......(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3157AK
Fog Light.......................(H10 U) 9145
Front Side Marker Light..................2886X
Center High Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)........... 16LED(not serviceable)
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Light................3157
Rear Marker Light........................ 194
Backup Light...........................3157
License Light........................... 168
NOTE:Upon turning the High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Headlights on, there is a blue hue to the lamps.
This diminishes and becomes more white after approxi-
mately 10 seconds as the system charges.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front Park/Turn
Signal Light, Front Side Marker Light
1. Remove the push pin from the upper outer corner of
the splash shield and remove the splash shield.2. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
1 Ð Front Side Marker Light
2 Ð Front Park/Turn Signal Light
3 Ð Low/High Beam HID Headlight
4 Ð Auxiliary High Beam Headlight
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3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
6. Install the splash shield and push pin.
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
²When the High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)
are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This
diminishes and becomes more white after approxi-
mately 10 seconds as the system charges.
²If High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights are not work-
ing, cycle the headlight switch 4 times to see if it will
restrike.
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Front Fog Light
1. Remove the push pin from the upper outer corner of
the splash shield and remove the splash shield.
2. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counter-clockwise,
and then pull it out of the front fog light assembly.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the front
fog light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
6. Install the splash shield and push pin.
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Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light
1. Open the trunk
2. Remove the two fasteners and then remove the access
panel.3. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the upper light
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
1 Ð Rear Marker Light
2 Ð Tail/Stop Light
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