Diagnostic Test
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.
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION NOTE: Prior to testing, check and inspect that all applicable fuses are functional and working properly.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
- Turn the Fog Lamps on.
- With the scan tool read the DTC information.
Does the scan tool read: B1659-FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
- FRONT FOG LAMP BULBS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the Front Fog Lamp Bulb assembly for a short condition.
Is the inoperative bulb OK?
Yes
- Go to step 3
No
- Replace the inoperative bulb in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
- (L89) FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (L89) Fog Lamp Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
No
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
Yes
- Repair the (L89) Fog Lamp Control circuit for a short to ground condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .