Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Activate the Panel Dimmer Switch.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (E2) PANEL LAMPS DIMMER SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Headlamp Switch harness connectors.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage on the (E2) Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal circuit.
  Is the voltage greater than 10.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (E2) Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE PANEL LAMPS DIMMER SWITCH

Fig 2: Checking Operation Of The Panel Lamps Dimmer Switch
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect a jumper wire at the Headlamp Switch harness connector between the (E2) Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal circuit and ground.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the Scan tool display-B160A-PANEL DIMMER INPUT CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Headlamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
CHECK THE (E2) PANEL LAMPS DIMMER SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C3 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (E2) Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal circuit between the Cluster C3 harness connector and the Headlamp Switch harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (E2) Panel Lamps Dimmer Signal circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .