Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. 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 DTCs.
3. Turn the Headlamps on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B16D3-11-RIGHT DRL LAMP CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
  
  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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
ATTEMPT TO SET THE OPPOSITE DTC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Right Front Lamp Assembly C5 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Left Front Lamp Assembly C5 harness connector.
4. Disconnect the Headlamp Leveling Switch harness connector.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Turn the Headlamps on.
7. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B16D3-15-RIGHT DRL LAMP CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - A concern is present in one of the disconnected components. Reconnect the components one at a time while checking for DTC B16D3-11-Right DRL Lamp Control - Circuit Short to Ground to reset. Replace the appropriate component in accordance with the Service Information. or. Refer to MOTOR, HEADLAMP LEVELING, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (L13) HEADLAMP LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Headlamp Level Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM A harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (L13) Headlamp Level Sensor Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - 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 .
  No
  - Repair the short to ground in the (L13) Headlamp Level Sensor Signal circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .