Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Liberty Limited, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, clear all DTC's.
    3. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTC's.

      Does the scan tool display active: B165C-PARK LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

      • The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. 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. Repair as necessary.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST-VER1. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure 
  2. (L17) (L217) FUSED PARK LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TIPM C5 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Park Lamp harness connectors.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (L17) (L217) Fused Park Lamp Control circuits.

      Is the resistance above 10k ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.