Courtesy/Dome Lights Inoperative With Both Front Doors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon and 2000 Dodge Ram Van. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST under VERIFICATION TESTS after each repair.
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Unless instructed otherwise in test step, reconnect any previously disconnected components and connectors.
- Using scan tool, monitor DR DOOR AJAR SW status while opening driver's door. If scan tool displays DR DOOR AJAR SW: CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not display DR DOOR AJAR SW: CLOSED, perform DRIVER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OPEN test under DOOR AJAR SYSTEM.
- Using scan tool, monitor PASS DOOR AJAR SW status while opening passenger's door. If scan tool displays PASS DOOR AJAR SW: CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not display PASS DOOR AJAR SW: CLOSED, perform PASSENGER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OPEN test under DOOR AJAR SYSTEM.
- Remove and inspect inoperative bulbs. Replace bulbs as necessary. If bulbs are okay, turn ignition off. Disconnect Central Timer Module (CTM) C2 White connector. Disconnect front courtesy/dome light connector. Using an external ohmmeter, check resistance of courtesy/dome light driver circuit (Yellow wire) between CTM C2 White connector terminal No. 2 and front courtesy/dome light connector. See Figure. If resistance is less than 4 ohms, replace CTM. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Yellow wire.