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Diagnostic Test

  1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
    3. Turn the Reverse Lamps on.
    4. With the scan tool read the DTC information.

      Does the scan tool read: B1669-REVERSE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN?

      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.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  2. REVERSE LAMP BULBS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Inspect the Left and Right Reverse Lamp Bulb Assemblies.

      Are the inoperative bulbs OK?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      No 

      • Replace the Inoperative bulb or bulbs in accordance with the service information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
  3. (L1) REVERSE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 1: Checking Reverse Lamp Control Circuit For Open
    GC0100162Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Left and Right Reverse Lamp harness connectors.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (L1) Reverse Lamp Control circuit.

      Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (L1) Reverse Lamp Control circuit for an open condition.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the service information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.