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
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
- Turn the Front Fog Lamps on.
- With the scan tool read the DTC information.
Does the scan tool read: B1660-FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
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 .
- LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP BULBS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the Left and Right Front Fog Lamp Bulb Assemblies.
Are the inoperative bulbs OK?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Replace the Inoperative bulb(s) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- (L89) FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Left Front Fog Lamp harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (L89) Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (L89) Left Front Fog Lamp Control circuit for an open condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4.
- (L90) RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
- Disconnect the Right Front Fog Lamp harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (L90) Right Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms
Yes
- Repair the (L90) Right Front Fog Lamp Control circuit for an open condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5.
- (L89) LEFT FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure for voltage on the (L89) Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
Yes
- Repair the (L89) Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit for a short to voltage condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6.
- (L90) RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Measure for voltage on the (L90) Right Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
Yes
- Repair the (L90) Right Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit for a short to voltage condition.
- 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 .
- Measure for voltage on the (L90) Right Front Fog Lamp Control Output circuit.