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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2007300 V6-2.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONB CODE CHARTSB1614
2007 Chrysler 300 V6-2.7L VIN R
B1614
2007 Chrysler 300 V6-2.7L VIN RSECTION B1614
B1614-PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Diagrams/Electrical.
- When Monitored:
With the Ignition on, and the Panel Illumination not active.
- Set Condition:
Panel Illumination status HIGH.
Diagnostic Test
1.CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
Activate the Panel Illumination.
Wait 30 seconds.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
2.CHECK (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Headlamp Switch harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver Circuit between the Instrument Cluster C3 harness connector and the Headlamp Switch harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver Circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
No
- Replace the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
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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.