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HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP (1) Check the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or
headlamp high beam indicator lamp condition. If the component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
problem being diagnosed is related to inoperative (2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
headlamp high beams, refer to Group 8L - Lamps for Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction
diagnosis of the headlamp system. If no headlamp block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
system problems are found, the following procedure circuit to the ignition switch as required.
will help locate an open in the high beam indicator (3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
lamp circuit. For circuit descriptions and diagrams, Unplug the wire harness connector from the liftgate
refer to 8W-40 - Instrument Cluster and 8W-50 - ajar switch. Check for continuity between the ground
Front Lighting in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. circuit cavity of the liftgate ajar switch wire harness
connector and a good ground. There should be conti-
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- nuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE circuit to ground as required.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY (4) Install a jumper wire between the ground cir-
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR cuit and the liftgate ajar switch sense circuit cavities
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR of the liftgate ajar switch wire harness connector.
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- Turn the ignition switch to the On position. The lift-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- gate ajar lamp should light. Remove the jumper wire
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL and the lamp should go off. If OK, replace the faulty
INJURY. liftgate latch. If not OK, go to Step 5.
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the instrument cluster. The liftgate
cable. Remove the instrument cluster. ajar switch wire harness connector is still unplugged.
(2) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the Check for continuity between the liftgate ajar switch
headlamps on and select the high beams with the sense circuit cavity of the instrument cluster wire
DN INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
harness connector (connector B) and a good ground. for proper fluid level and signs of damage or distor-
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If tion that could affect sensor performance before you
not OK, repair the short circuit as required. proceed with lamp diagnosis. Refer to Group 8K -
(6) Check for continuity between the liftgate ajar Wiper and Washer Systems for more information. For
switch sense circuit cavities of the instrument cluster circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to 8W-40 -
wire harness connector (connector B) and the liftgate Instrument Cluster in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
ajar switch wire harness connector. There should be
continuity. If OK, see Instrument Cluster in the WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group for fur- BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
ther testing of the liftgate ajar lamp and the instru- RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
ment cluster circuitry. If not OK, repair the open STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
circuit as required. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
low fuel warning lamp condition. If the problem INJURY.
being diagnosed is related to lamp accuracy, be cer-
tain to confirm the problem is the with the low fuel (1) Check the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go
warning lamp and not with the fuel gauge circuit. to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or
See Fuel Gauge in the Diagnosis and Testing section component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
of this group. If no fuel gauge problem is found, see (2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis and Testing sec- Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction
tion of this group. For circuit descriptions and dia- block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
grams, refer to 8W-40 - Instrument Cluster in Group circuit to the ignition switch as required.
8W - Wiring Diagrams. (3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Unplug the wire harness connector from the washer
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- fluid level sensor. Install a jumper wire between the
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE two cavities of the sensor wire harness connector.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY Turn the ignition switch to the On position. The low
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR washer fluid warning lamp should light. Remove the
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR jumper wire and the lamp should go off. If OK,
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- replace the faulty washer fluid level sensor. If not
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- OK, go to Step 4.
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL (4) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
INJURY. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav-
ity of the washer fluid level sensor wire harness con-
If the low fuel warning lamp fails to light during nector and a good ground. There should be
the bulb test (about two seconds after the ignition continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the
switch is turned to the On position), replace the low open circuit as required.
fuel warning lamp bulb with a known good unit. If (5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
the indicator lamp still fails to operate, diagnosis of cable. Remove the instrument cluster. The washer
the fuel gauge sending unit and circuit, the Power- fluid level sensor wire harness connector is still
train Control Module (PCM), and the Chrysler Colli- unplugged. Check for continuity between the washer
sion Detection (CCD) data bus should be performed fluid level sense circuit cavity of the instrument clus-
with a DRB scan tool as described in the proper ter wire harness connector (connector B) and a good
Diagnostic Procedures manual. For further diagnosis ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
of the low fuel warning lamp and the instrument Step 6. If not OK, repair the short circuit as
cluster circuitry, see Instrument Cluster in the Diag- required.
nosis and Testing section of this group. (6) Check for continuity between the washer fluid
level sense circuit cavities of the instrument cluster
LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMP wire harness connector (connector B) and the washer
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative fluid level sensor wire harness connector. There
low washer fluid warning lamp condition. If the prob- should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty bulb.
lem being diagnosed is related to lamp accuracy, be If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
certain to confirm that the problem is with the lamp
or washer fluid level sensor and not with a damaged
or empty washer fluid reservoir. Inspect the reservoir
8E - 22 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS DN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (1) Check the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or
malfunction indicator (Check Engine) lamp condition. component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
If the lamp comes on and stays on with the engine (2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
running, refer to Group 14 - Fuel Systems for diag- Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction
nosis. For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
8W-40 - Instrument Cluster in Group 8W - Wiring circuit to the ignition switch as required.
Diagrams. (3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Unplug the gray PCM wire harness connector.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- Install a jumper wire between the overdrive lamp
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE driver circuit cavity of the gray PCM wire harness
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY connector and a good ground. Connect the battery
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR position. The overdrive-off indicator lamp should
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- light. Remove the jumper wire and the lamp should
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- turn off. If OK, refer to the proper Diagnostic Proce-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL dures manual for diagnosis of the Powertrain Control
INJURY. Module (PCM) and the transmission control system
circuits. If not OK, go to Step 4.
If the malfunction indicator lamp fails to light dur- (4) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
ing the bulb test (about two seconds after the igni- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
tion switch is turned to the On position), replace the Remove the instrument cluster. Check for continuity
malfunction indicator lamp bulb with a known good between the overdrive lamp driver circuit cavity of
unit. If the indicator lamp still fails to operate, diag- the gray PCM wire harness connector and a good
nosis of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus Step 5. If not OK, repair the short circuit as
should be performed with a DRB scan tool as required.
described in the proper Diagnostic Procedures man- (5) Check for continuity between the overdrive
ual. For further diagnosis of the malfunction indica- lamp driver circuit cavities of the gray PCM wire
tor lamp and the instrument cluster circuitry, see harness connector and the instrument cluster wire
Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis and Testing sec- harness connector (connector A). There should be
tion of this group. continuity. If OK, replace the faulty bulb. If not OK,
repair the open circuit as required.
OVERDRIVE-OFF INDICATOR LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative POWER OUTLET
overdrive-off indicator lamp condition. If the over- For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to
drive-off indicator lamp comes on and stays on with 8W-41 - Horns/Cigar Lighter in Group 8W - Wiring
the engine running, refer to the proper Diagnostic Diagrams.
Procedures manual for diagnosis of the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) and the transmission control WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
system circuits. For circuit descriptions and dia- BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
grams, refer to 8W-31 - Transmission Control System RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
and 8W-40 - Instrument Cluster in Group 8W - Wir- STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
ing Diagrams. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INJURY.
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR (1) Check the fuse in the Power Distribution Cen-
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- ter (PDC). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- shorted circuit or component as required and replace
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL the faulty fuse.
INJURY. (2) Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the
PDC. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to the battery as required.
DN INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 23
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(3) Remove the plastic protective cap from the SECURITY LAMP
power outlet receptacle. Check for continuity between The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
the inside circumference of the power outlet recepta- security lamp condition. If the problem being diag-
cle and a good ground. There should be continuity. If nosed is an inaccurate security lamp, refer to Group
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5. 8Q - Vehicle Theft/Security Systems for diagnosis of
(4) Check for battery voltage at the insulated con- the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). For circuit
tact located at the back of the power outlet recepta- descriptions and diagrams, refer to 8W-39 - Vehicle
cle. If not OK, go to Step 5. Security System and 8W-40 - Instrument Cluster in
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
cable. Remove the instrument panel lower bezel.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav- WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
ity of the power outlet wire harness connector and a BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
Step 6. If not OK, repair the open circuit to ground STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
as required. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
(6) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
power outlet wire harness connector. If OK, replace BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
the faulty power outlet receptacle. If not OK, repair INJURY.
the open circuit to the PDC fuse as required.
(1) Check the fuse in the Power Distribution Cen-
SEAT BELT REMINDER LAMP ter (PDC). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative shorted circuit or component as required and replace
seat belt reminder lamp condition. If the lamp comes the faulty fuse.
on and flashes following its display function (about (2) Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the
ten seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the PDC. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
On position), it indicates an inoperative airbag indi- circuit to the battery as required.
cator lamp. See Airbag Indicator Lamp in the Diag- (3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
nosis and Testing section of this group for further cable. Remove the Central Timer Module (CTM).
diagnosis. For circuit descriptions and diagrams, Unplug the CTM wire harness connectors. Connect
refer to 8W-40 - Instrument Cluster in Group 8W - the battery negative cable. Install a jumper wire
Wiring Diagrams. between the security indicator control circuit cavity
of the 18-way CTM wire harness connector and a
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- good ground. The security lamp should light. If OK,
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE use a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Pro-
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY cedures manual to diagnose the Vehicle Theft Secu-
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR rity System (VTSS) and the CTM. If not OK, go to
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR Step 4.
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- (4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- cable. Remove the instrument cluster. Check for con-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL tinuity between the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
INJURY. instrument cluster wire harness connector (connector
A) and the fuse in the PDC. There should be conti-
If the seat belt reminder lamp fails to light during nuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open
its normal display function (about six seconds after circuit to the PDC as required.
the ignition switch is turned to the On position), see (5) Check for continuity between the security indi-
Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis and Testing sec- cator control circuit cavities of the instrument cluster
tion of this group for further diagnosis. This lamp is wire harness connector (connector A) and the 18-way
completely controlled by the instrument cluster cir- CTM wire harness connector. There should be conti-
cuitry. The hard wired seat belt switch input to the nuity. If OK, see Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis
instrument cluster has no control over the seat belt and Testing section of this group for further diagno-
reminder lamp function and is only used by the sis of the security lamp and the instrument cluster
instrument cluster circuitry as a reference for its circuitry. If not OK, repair the open circuit as
chime request function. Refer to Group 8U - Chime/ required.
Buzzer Warning Systems for more information on the
seat belt switch input to the instrument cluster.
8E - 24 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS DN
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING (2) Connect the battery negative cable. Activate
LAMP the hazard warning system by moving the hazard
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative warning switch button to the On position. Check for
transmission oil temperature warning lamp condi- battery voltage at the inoperative (right or left) turn
tion. If the transmission oil temperature warning signal circuit cavity of the instrument cluster wire
lamp comes on and stays on with the engine running, harness connector (connector B). There should be a
refer to Group 21 - Transmission for diagnosis of a switching (on and off) battery voltage signal. If OK,
transmission overheating condition. For circuit replace the faulty (right or left) turn signal indicator
descriptions and diagrams, refer to 8W-40 - Instru- lamp bulb. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the
ment Cluster in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. turn signal/hazard warning (multi-function) switch
as required.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
CLUSTER BEZEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
INJURY. STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
If the transmission oil temperature warning lamp
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
fails to light during the bulb test (about two seconds
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
after the ignition switch is turned to the On posi-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
tion), diagnosis of the Powertrain Control Module
INJURY.
(PCM) and the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD)
data bus should be performed with a DRB scan tool (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
as described in the proper Diagnostic Procedures cable.
manual. For further diagnosis of the transmission oil (2) If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
temperature warning lamp and the instrument clus- transmission, turn the ignition switch to the Unlock
ter circuitry, see Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis position, set the parking brake, and place the auto-
and Testing section of this group. matic transmission gear selector lever in the Low
position.
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMP (3) If the vehicle is so equipped, set the tilt steer-
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative ing column in its lowest position.
turn signal indicator lamp condition. For any other (4) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
turn signal problem, refer to Group 8J - Turn Signal flat-bladed tool, gently pry around the perimeter of
and Hazard Warning Systems for diagnosis. If no the cluster bezel to disengage the nine snap clip
turn signal or hazard warning system problem is retainers that secure the bezel to the instrument
found, the following procedure will help locate a panel (Fig. 1).
short or open in the indicator lamp circuit. For cir-
cuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to 8W-40 -
Instrument Cluster and 8W-50 - Front Lighting in
Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
Fig. 23 Glove Box Hinge Hooks Fig. 25 Glove Box Components Remove/Install
removed during glove box removal) that secure the
bin to the bottom of the glove box door.
(5) Remove the four screws that secure the top of
the glove box bin and the glove box latch to the glove
box door.
(6) Separate the glove box bin and the glove box
latch from the glove box door.
(7) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
Fig. 28 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Fig. 30 Steering Column Connectors - Typical
Typical
(19) Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
(12) Remove the lower fixed column shroud. Refer to Group 19 - Steering for the procedures.
(13) Move the upper fixed column shroud far (20) Remove the screw from the center of the bulk-
enough to access the rear of the multi-function head wire harness connector and unplug the connec-
switch (Fig. 29). tor.
(14) Remove the tamper proof mounting screws (a (21) Unplug the two body wire harness connectors
Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equiva- located next to the bulkhead wire harness connector.
lent is required) that secure the multi-function (22) Unplug the three wire harness connectors
switch to the steering column. located closest to the dash panel from the junction
(15) Gently pull the switch away from the steering block.
column far enough to access and loosen the multi- (23) Reach under the driver side outboard end of
function switch wire harness connector screw. The the instrument panel to access and unsnap the plas-
screw will remain in the wire harness connector. tic retainer clip from the park brake release linkage
(16) Unplug the wire harness connector from the rod at the back of the park brake release handle.
multi-function switch. (24) Disengage the park brake release linkage rod
(17) Unplug the remaining steering column wire end from the back of the park brake release handle.
harness connectors (Fig. 30). (25) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
(18) If the vehicle is so equipped, unplug the over- stop lamp switch.
drive lockout switch wire harness connector near the (26) If the vehicle is so equipped, unplug the wire
instrument panel lower reinforcement. harness connector from the Rear Wheel Anti-Lock
DN INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 37
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(RWAL) brake module located on the inboard side of (36) Remove the nut that secures the radio ground
the pedal and steering column support brackets. wire harness eyelet to the stud on the right cowl side
(27) Unplug the vacuum harness connector located inner panel.
near the left end of the heater-A/C housing. (37) Loosen the right and left instrument panel
(28) Remove the center support bracket from the cowl side roll-down bracket screws about 6 mm (0.25
instrument panel. See Instrument Panel Center Sup- inch) (Fig. 31).
port Bracket in the Removal and Installation section (38) Remove the five screws that secure the top of
of this group for the procedures. the instrument panel to the top of the dash panel,
(29) Remove the screw that secures the wire har- removing the center screw last.
ness ground eyelets to the left side of the Airbag Con- (39) Pull the lower instrument panel outwards
trol Module (ACM) bracket on the floor panel until the right and left cowl side roll-down bracket
transmission tunnel. screws are in the roll-down slot position of both
(30) Unplug the wire harness connector from the brackets (Fig. 32).
ACM.
(31) Remove the glove box from the instrument
panel. See Glove Box in the Removal and Installation
section of this group for the procedures.
(32) Reach through the instrument panel glove box
opening to unplug the antenna coaxial cable connec-
tor.
(33) Release the antenna half of the coaxial cable
from the retainer clip near the lower outboard side of
the instrument panel glove box opening.
(34) Reach through and above the instrument
panel glove box opening to access and unplug the
blower motor wire harness connector located near the
heater-A/C support brace.
(35) If the vehicle is so equipped, unplug the two
wire harness connectors from the Infinity speaker
amplifier on the right cowl side inner panel. Fig. 32 Roll-Down Bracket