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: B1644-REAR LEFT TURN CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (L63) LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Left Tail Lamp Assembly C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (L63) Left Turn Signal Control circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- (L63) LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure for voltage on the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair short to voltage on the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE TIPM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Reconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
- Connect a 12-volt test light between ground and the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit in the Left Tail Lamp Assembly C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Replace the Left Tail Stop Turn Lamp in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LAMP, TAIL STOP TURN, 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 .