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2009 Jeep Liberty Sport, 4WD, Part Time

Diagnostic Test

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport, 4WD, Part TimeSECTION Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Activate the Panel Illumination.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. 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.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
CHECK THE (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 1: CHECKING PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C1 harness connector.
3. Inspect the connector and associated wiring for the Panel illumination circuit.
4. Using a fused jumper wire connected to 12 volts, probe cavity 2 of the Cluster C1 harness connector.
  Did the components illuminate?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, locate and repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. 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.