Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Courtesy Light Output Short To Battery
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect junction block harness connector C11. See Figure . Close all doors. Turn ignition on. If all courtesy lights illuminate except overhead console lights, go to next step. If all courtesy lights do not illuminate and overhead console lights illuminates, go to step Β 3 .
- Turn ignition off. Connect junction block harness connector C11. Turn on all overhead console lights with each individual switch. If all lights illuminate using individual switch, repair short to voltage in Yellow wire between junction block and overhead console. If any lights do not illuminate using individual switch, repair short to voltage in appropriate ground circuit.
- Turn ignition off. Remove all courtesy light bulbs. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) from back of junction block. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at terminal No. 2 at BCM connection on back of junction block. See Figure . If voltage exists, repair short to voltage in junction block or Yellow wire between junction block and courtesy lights. If voltage does not exist, replace BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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