Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
- Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display DTC: B163B-FRONT LEFT TURN LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- ATTEMPT TO SET THE OPPOSITE DTC
- Turn the Left Turn Signal off.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Left Front Park/Turn Lamp harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display DTC: B163C-FRONT LEFT TURN LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
- Replace the Left Park and Turn Signal Bulb in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, Front Lamp , Removal .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3.
- CHECK THE (L161) LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM C4 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (L161) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) , Removal .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the short to ground in the (L161) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .