Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on.
- With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (L58) LEFT DRL LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM D harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (L58) Left DRL Lamp Driver circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (L58) Left DRL Lamp Driver circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (L58) LEFT DRL LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (L58) Left DRL Lamp Driver circuit between the Left Front Lamp Assembly harness connector and the BCM D harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the open in the (L58) Left DRL Lamp Driver circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Reconnect the BCM D harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (L58) Left DRL Lamp Driver circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Replace the Left Front Lamp Assembly in accordance with the Service information. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .