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. Shift the transmission into reverse.
4. With the scan tool read the DTC information.
  Does the scan tool read: B1667-REVERSE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  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 .
CHECK THE (L1) BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Inside Rearview Mirror harness connector (if equipped).
4. Disconnect the License Plate Lamp/Rear Camera Assembly harness connector (if equipped).
5. Measure the resistance between ground and the (L1) Backup Lamp Switch Output circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (L1) Backup Lamp Switch Output circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .