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.
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
- Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool read: B163C-FRONT LEFT TURN 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 .
- FRONT LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the Front Left Turn Signal Bulb.
Is the inoperative bulb OK?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Inoperative bulb in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (L61) LEFT TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
- Disconnect the TIPM C4 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Left Front Lamp Assembly C3 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (L61) Front Left Turn Signal Control circuit.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (L61) Turn Signal Control circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- (L61) LEFT TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Check for voltage on the (L61) Front Left Turn Signal Control circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
Yes
- Repair the (L61) Turn Signal Control circuit for a short to voltage.
- 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 .