Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. 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 Headlamps on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool read: B1638-RIGHT HI BEAM 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 STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(L34) RIGHT HIGH BEAM CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C4 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Right Front Lamp Assembly C5 (Chrysler) or C2 (Dodge) harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (L34) Right High Beam Control circuit.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (L34) Right High Beam Control circuit for an open condition.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
(L34) RIGHT HIGH BEAM CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure for voltage on the (L34) Right High Beam Control circuit.
  Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (L34) Right High Beam Control circuit for a short to voltage condition.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE TIPM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Reconnect the TIPM C4 harness connector.
3. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (L34) Right High Beam Control circuit and ground in the Right Front Lamp Assembly C5 (Chrysler) or C2 (Dodge) harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Turn the High Beam Headlamps on.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - For Dodge vehicles, replace the Inoperative bulb in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL . For Chrysler vehicles, replace the Front Lamp Unit in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - 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 STANDARD PROCEDURE .