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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2013JOURNEY CREW, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DTCS B10B3-14 TO B182C-13DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGB1642-15-REAR LEFT TURN LAMP CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPENDIAGNOSTIC TEST
2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWD

Diagnostic Test

2013 Dodge and Ram Journey Crew, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
    3. Turn the Left Turn Signal on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display DTC: B1642-15-REAR LEFT TURN LAMP CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. CHECK THE (L63) LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS 
    1. Turn the Left Turn Signal off.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Left Tail Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector.
    4. Disconnect the BCM E harness connector.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. Measure the voltage between ground and the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Driver circuit.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to voltage in the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (L63) LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Driver circuit between the Left Tail Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector and the BCM E harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair the open in the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. CHECK THE (Z914) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z914) Ground circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5

      No 

      • Repair the open in the (Z914) Ground circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Reconnect the BCM E harness connector.
    3. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Driver circuit and the (Z914) Ground circuit at the Left Tail Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Turn the Left Turn Signal on.

      Does the test light blink on and off?

      Yes 

      No 

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