If Spot Lamp Does Not Light
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If both spot lamps are inoperative, check spot lamp master fuse. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for fuse locations. If fuse is OK, refer to 4. If fuse is damaged or inoperative, replace as necessary.
- If the left spot lamp is inoperative, check fuse. If fuse is OK, refer to 4. If fuse is damaged or inoperative, replace as necessary. If fuse blows again, find short to ground. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
- If the right spot lamp is inoperative, check fuse. If fuse is OK, refer to 4. If fuse is damaged or inoperative, replace as necessary. If fuse blows again, find short to ground. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
- Check for B+ power at the spot lamp bulb with switch turned ON. See Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/LAMP, Spot - Removal . If there is B+ power at the spot lamp bulb connector, replace bulb. If there is not B+ power present, refer to 5.
- If there is not B+ power present at the spot lamp with the switch turned on, check circuit for an open. Possibly the connector in the A-pillar. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
- If there is B+ power at the spot lamp connector, and no B+ power at the spot lamp bulb, then the switch is damaged or inoperative within the spot lamp assembly and the entire unit must be replaced. See Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/LAMP, Spot - Removal .
- If lamp still does not light, remove the handle. See Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/LAMP, Spot - Removal , and check the contact on the shaft end of the head assembly into the handle to make sure the contact is not damaged.