Dodge Caliber. Manual - part 329

CHECK THE (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Turn the ignition off.

Measure the resistance of the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver Circuit
between the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector and the Cup
Holder harness connector.

Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?

Yes

>> Repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit for an open.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

>> Go To 7

CHECK THE (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver Circuit from the
Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.

Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?

Yes

>> Repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit for a short to

voltage.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

>> Replace the Cluster in accordance with the service informa-

tion.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS

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B1613-PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS

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When Monitored:
With the ignition on and the Panel Illumination active.

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Set Condition:
Panel Illumination Status LOW.

Possible Causes

(E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

A/C HEATER CONTROL SHORTED TO GROUND

SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY SHORTED TO GROUND

CUP HOLDER LAMP SHORTED TO GROUND

CLUSTER

Diagnostic Test

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.

Activate the Panel Illumination.

Wait 30 seconds.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1613-PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

>> Go To 2

>> 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 termi-
nals.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

CHECK THE A/C HEATER CONTROL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Activate the Panel Illumination.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1613-PANEL ILLUMINATION CON-
TROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

>> Go To 3

>> Replace the A/C Control Head in accordance with the ser-

vice information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS

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CHECK THE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Shift Lever Assembly harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Activate the Panel Illumination.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1613-PANEL ILLUMINATION CON-
TROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

>> Go To 4

>> Replace the Shift Lever Assembly in accordance with the

service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

CHECK THE CUP HOLDER LAMP FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Cup Holder Lamp harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Activate the Panel Illumination.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1613-PANEL ILLUMINATION CON-
TROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

>> Go To 5

>> Replace the Cup Holder Lamp in accordance with the ser-

vice information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

CHECK THE (E12) PANEL LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.

With all the above components disconnected, measure the resistance to
ground of the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver Circuit from the Instrument
Cluster C1 harness connector.

Is the resistance less than 10K ohms?

Yes

>> Repair the (E12) Panel Lamps Driver circuit for a short to

ground.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

>> Replace the Cluster in accordance with the service informa-

tion.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

MODULES

8J - 12

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS

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