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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2010CHARGER SE, 5.7 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMS(HVAC SYSTEMS (ATC) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS)DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB106B-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT LOWDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2010 Dodge and Ram Charger SE, 5.7 T

Diagnostic Test

2010 Dodge and Ram Charger SE, 5.7 TSECTION Diagnostic Test

INSTALL A SUBSTITUTE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY AND THEN CHECK FOR DTC B106B-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW

Fig 1: Rear Window Defogger Relay Connector
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Verify that the EBL mode switch is off.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Install a substitute Rear Window Defogger Relay.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. With the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs.
7. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, and turn the ignition on.
8. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B106B-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Replace the original Rear Window Defogger Relay in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK (C115) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Rear Window Defogger Relay Control Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the substitute Rear Window Defogger Relay.
3. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (C115) Rear Window Defogger Relay Control circuit between ground and the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C115) Rear Window Defogger Relay Control circuit for a short to ground. Reinstall the original Rear Window Defogger Relay.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
CHECK (C115) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Rear Window Defogger Relay Control Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (C115) Rear Window Defogger Relay Control circuit between the Rear Window Defogger Relay connector terminal 85 in the PDC and the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information. Reinstall the original Rear Window Defogger Relay.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the (C115) Rear Window Defogger Relay Control circuit for an open. Reinstall the original Rear Window Defogger Relay.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.