Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
3. Turn the High Beam Headlamps on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC B1639-RIGHT HI BEAM CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 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. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
RIGHT HIGH BEAM BULB
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the Right High Beam Bulb Assembly.
  Is the inoperative bulb OK?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Replace the inoperative bulb in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
(L34) RIGHT HIGH BEAM DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Right High Beam Driver Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Disconnect the TIPM C4 harness connector.
2. Disconnect the Right Headlamp Lamp harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (L34) Right High Beam Driver circuit between the Right Headlamp Lamp harness connector and the TIPM C4 harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open in the (L34) Right High Beam Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .