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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2009COMMANDER OVERLAND, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMFRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB1643-REAR LEFT TURN CONTROL CIRCUIT LOWDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2009 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WD

Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Test

INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, erase all FCM DTCs.
3. Turn the Left Turn Signals on.
4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1643-REAR LEFT TURN CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK (L63) LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT IN BODY HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Left Rear Turn Signal Control Circuit In Body Harness For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the IPM C2 connector.
3. Disconnect the Left Rear Turn Stop Tail Lamp connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit between ground and the IPM C2 connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
CHECK (L63) LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL CONTROL CIRCUIT IN IPM FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Left Rear Turn Signal Control Circuit In IPM For A Short To Ground
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1. Disconnect the Front Control Module (FCM) from the IPM 49-way connector.
2. Measure the resistance of the (L63) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit between ground and the IPM 49-way connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Integrated Power Module (IPM) in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Front Control Module (FCM) in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .

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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.