Description

DESCRIPTION

The Exterior Lighting System includes the following components:

- Backup Lamps
- Brake Lamps
- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Front Fog Lamps
- Front Position Lamps
- Hazard Warning Lamps
- Headlamps
- License Plate Lamps
- Marker Lamps
- Park Lamps
- Tail/Stop Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps

Other components of the exterior lighting system for this model include:

- Backup Lamp Switch
- Brake Lamp Switch
- Brake Lamp Relay
- Hazard Flasher
- Hazard Switch
- Headlamp Switch
- Illumination Control Module
- Multifunction Switch

Vehicles use lighting on both the interior and exterior for illuminating and indicating purposes. Lighting circuits are protected by fuses or circuit breakers. Lighting circuits require an overload protected power source, on/off device, lamps and body ground to operate properly. Plastic lamp sockets require a wire in the harness to supply body ground to the lamp socket. Lamp sockets that are exposed to moisture should be coated with Mopar(R) Multi-purpose Grease or equivalent to avoid corrosion. If a socket has become corroded, clean the socket and bulb base with an abrasive fiber sanding pad or metallic bristle brush. Replace sockets and bulbs that are deformed from corrosion that could prevent a continuous body ground.

Wire connectors can make intermittent contact or become corroded. Before coupling wire connectors, inspect the terminals inside the connector. Male terminals should not be bent or disengaged from the insulator. Female terminals should not be sprung open or disengaged from the insulator. Bent and sprung terminals can be repaired using needle nose pliers and pick tools. Corroded terminals appear chalky or green. Corroded terminals should be replaced to avoid recurrence of intermittent connections or other problem symptoms. Wire connector terminals should be coated with Mopar(R) Multi-purpose grease or equivalent to avoid corrosion.

Begin electrical system failure diagnosis by testing related fuses and circuit breakers in the fuse block and engine compartment. Verify that bulbs are in good condition and test continuity of the circuit ground.