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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 TROUBLESHOOTINGB106C-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGHDIAGNOSTIC 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 B106C-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH

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. Press the EBL mode switch is on.
9. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B106C-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
  
  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 VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Rear Window Defogger Relay Control Circuit For A Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Verify that the EBL mode switch is off.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Remove the substitute Rear Window Defogger Relay.
5. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. Measure the voltage of the (C115) Rear Window Defogger Relay Control circuit.
  Is the voltage above 0.2 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C115) Rear Window Defogger Relay Control circuit for a short to voltage. 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
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. 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.