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 Neon LE, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Foglight Indicator Inoperative
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform BODY VERIFICATION TESTΒ under VERIFICATION TESTS. Unless instructed otherwise in test step, reconnect any disconnected connectors.
- Turn foglights on. If foglights are inoperative, repair as necessary. If foglights operate, turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster connector. Instrument cluster connector is a 26-pin Black connector, located behind left upper instrument panel. Go to next step.
- Turn ignition on. Using a voltmeter, check voltage between ground and instrument cluster connector terminal No. 4, foglight switch output circuit (Light Blue wire). See Figure. If voltage is more than 10 volts, leave instrument cluster connector disconnected and go to next step. If voltage is 10 volts or less, repair open Light Blue wire.
- Turn ignition off. Remove instrument cluster. See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - NEON article. Remove foglight, Light Emitting Diode (LED) from instrument cluster. Using a DVOM, select DIODE mode. Connect DVOM Black lead to LED negative (-) terminal. Connect DVOM Red lead to LED positive (+) terminal. If LED illuminates, replace instrument cluster. If LED does not illuminate, replace defective LED.
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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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