Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
- Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display DTC: B163A-15-FRONT LEFT TURN LAMP CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete, 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.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (L61) LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS
- Turn the Left Turn Signal off.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Left Front Lamp Assembly C3 harness connector.
- Disconnect the BCM D harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (L61) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (L61) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE (L61) LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (L61) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit between the Left Front Lamp Assembly C3 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 (L61) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (Z901) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z901) Ground circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the open in the (Z901) Ground circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z901) Ground circuit.
- CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Reconnect the BCM D harness connector.
- Connect a 12-volt test light between the (L61) Left Front Turn Signal Control circuit and the (Z901) Ground circuit at the Left Front Lamp Assembly C3 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
Does the test light blink on and off?
Yes
- Replace the Park and Turn Signal Bulb in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the BCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .