Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all FCM DTCs.
- Turn the Fog Lamps on.
- With the scan tool read the DTC information.
Does the scan tool read: B1659-FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- (L139) FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the FCM PDM harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (L139) Fog Lamp Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Front Control Module (FCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the (L139) Fog Lamp Control circuit for a short to ground condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .