Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 315

LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS

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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR - ELECTRICAL

DIAGNOSTICS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

B161B-COURTESY/DOME LAMP OUTPUT

CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND . . . . . . . . . . 123

B1623-GLOVEBOX/MAP LAMP OUTPUT

CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND . . . . . . . . . . 126

B1627-CARGO LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT

SHORT TO GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

B1629-CARGO LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT

OPEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS

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B161B-COURTESY/DOME LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

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B161B-COURTESY/DOME LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (CONTINUED)

For the Interior Lighting circuit diagram (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR - SCHEMATICS
AND DIAGRAMS).

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

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When Monitored:

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Set Condition:

Possible Causes

HEADLAMP SWITCH

(M22) COURTESY LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Diagnostic Test

1.

INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.

With the Scan Tool, clear all CCN DTC’s.

Turn the Dome Lamps on.

With the Scan Tool, read the DTC information.

Does the Scan Tool read: B161B-COURTESY/DOME LAMP OUT-
PUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?

Yes

>> Go To 2

No

>> The condition that caused the symptom is currently not

present.

Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condi-
tion.

Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken
wires.

Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST — VER 1.

2.

HEADLAMP SWITCH

Disconnect the Headlamp Switch connector.

Turn the Ignition on.

Using the Scan Tool.

Does the Scan Tool display Headlamp Switch 5.0 volts?

Yes

>> Go To 3

No

>> Replace the Headlamp Switch in accordance with the service information.

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B161B-COURTESY/DOME LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (CONTINUED)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT

Turn the ignition on.

Disconnect the Headlamp Switch connector.

Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C3 connector.

Measure the resistance of the (M22) Courtesy Lamp Output circuit to
ground.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

>> Repair the (M22) Courtesy lamp Output circuit.

Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST — VER 1.

No

>> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the ser-

vice information.

Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST — VER 1.

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