Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the Headlamps on.
3. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.
HEADLAMP SWITCH

Fig 1: Headlamp/Fog Lamp Switch Connector End View
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1. Disconnect the Headlamp Switch harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Measure the voltage of the (L116) Headlamp / Fog Lamp Switch Signal circuit.
  Does the voltage read 5.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Headlamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.
  No
  - Go To 3.
(L116) HEADLAMP / FOG LAMP SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Headlamp/Fog Lamp Switch Signal Circuit Shorted To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Headlamp Switch harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C3 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (L116) Headlamp Switch Signal circuit to ground.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair short to ground on the (L116) Headlamp / Fog Lamp Switch Signal circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.
  No
  - Replace the Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 1500, 2500 & 3500, or BODY VERIFICATION TEST for 3500 CAB & CHASSIS, 4500 & 5500.