light CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003 Repair Manual

Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING
OR IGNITION TURNED
OFF.1. Loose or corroded battery
cables.1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps and
posts.
2. Loose or worn generator drive
belt.2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system, refer to
Electrical, Charging
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of-charge, refer to
Electrical, Battery System.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery, refer to Electrical, Battery
System.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z343/Z344-
ground.6. Test for voltage drop across Z343/Z344-
ground locations, refer to Electrical, Wiring
Diagram Information.
HEADLAMP BULBS
BURN OUT
FREQUENTLY.1. Integrated Power Module (IPM)
not controlling voltage.1. Test and repair Integrated Power Module.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices.
Refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE
RUNNING ABOVE IDLE.1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
Electrical, Wiring Information.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z343/Z344-
ground.2. Test for voltage drop across Z343/Z344-
ground locations, refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
3. High resistance in headlamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
HEADLAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z343/Z344-
ground.1. Test for voltage drop across Z343/Z344-
ground locations, refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
2. Variable resistance in headlamp
circuit.2. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
3. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.3. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices,
refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
4. Faulty headlamp switch. 4. Replace headlamp switch.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE.1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Repair open headlamp circuit, refer to
Electrical, Wiring Information.
2. No Z343/Z344-ground at
headlamps.2. Repair circuit ground, refer to Electrical,
Wiring Information.
3. Broken connector terminal or
wire splice in headlamp circuit.3. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
4. Faulty or burned out bulb. 4. Replace headlamp bulb(s).
5. Body Control Module
malfunction.5. Refer to appropriate Body Control Module
diagnostics.
6. PCI Bus Communication 6. Verify messages being transmitted by BCM
and received by FCM.
7. IPM/FCM Malfunction. 7. Refer to appropriate IPM/FCM diagnostics.
HEADLAMPS ON WITH
IGNITION IN RUN, WITH
HEADLAMP SWITCH
OFF.1. Faulty headlamp switch. 1. Replace headlamp switch (review BCM
logged faults).
2. Diagnostic tool indicates (4.7 -
5.0V) on headlamp switch input to
BCM.2. Inspect and repair terminals, connectors and
open circuits.
3. PCI Bus Communication. 3. Verify messages being transmitted by BCM
and received by FCM.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove headlamp unit retaining screws.
(3) Remove headlamp unit to expose back of unit.
(4) Remove wiring connector from bulb.
(5) Rotate headlamp bulb retaining ring counter-
clockwise.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb and remove from headlamp
unit (Fig. 13).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install headlamp bulb to the headlamp unit.
(2) Install headlamp bulb retaining ring.
(3) Connect wiring connector to bulb.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Install headlamp unit retaining screws.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit.
(3) Remove the cover (high beam lamp) or rubber
boot (low beam lamp) to access bulbs (Fig. 14).
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(5) Disengage spring clip from headlamp.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb from back of headlamp
unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlamp bulb into headlamp unit.
(2) Engage spring clip to headlamp.
(3) Connect wire harness connector.
(4) Install the cover (high beam lamp) or rubber
boot (low beam lamp) to headlamp unit.
(5) Install the headlamp unit.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 13 HEADLAMP
1 - HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
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HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
- EXPORT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
LEVELING MOTOR - EXPORT
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ONE MOTOR DOES NOT
OPERATE.1. Poor electrical connection at
motor1. Check for proper electrical connection at
motor
2. No voltage at motor 2. Repair no voltage condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
3. No ground at motor 3. Repair no ground condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
4. Defective motor 4. Replace leveling motor
BOTH MOTORS DO NOT
OPERATE1. No voltage at or from headlamp
leveling switch1. Repair no voltage condition. Check for
proper headlamp leveling switch operation
2. No voltage at leveling motors 2. Repair no voltage condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
3. No ground at leveling motors 3. Repair no ground condition. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams
4. Both motors defective 4. Replace both motors
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove headlamp unit.(3) Disconnect electrical connector from headlamp
leveling motor.
(4) Remove the two mounting screws.
(5) Gently pry motor from headlamp unit (Fig. 15).
Fig. 14 HEADLAMP UNIT
1 - HIGH BEAM LAMP
2 - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
3 - LOW BEAM LAMP
4 - TURN LAMP
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INSTALLATION
(1) Press motor into position.
(2) Install the two mounting screws.
(3) Connect the electrical connector to motor.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP LEVELING
SWITCH - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles are equipped with a remote head-
lamp leveling system. This system allows the driver
to adjust the vertical headlamp aim from the interior
of the vehicle to compensate for passenger or cargo
load.
The headlamp leveling switch is located next to the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel (Fig. 16).
If the headlamp leveling switch is faulty or damaged,
the headlamp switch must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
LEVELING SWITCH - EXPORT
The headlamp leveling switch is located next to the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel. (Refer to 8
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HEADLAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING) for diagnosis of the headlamp leveling switch. If
the headlamp leveling switch is faulty, the headlamp
switch must be replaced.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
SWITCH
Using a Digital Multi-meter, perform the HEAD-
LAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY test and refer to (Fig.
17).
If the Headlamp Switch is not within specifications
replace the switch.
Fig. 15 HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR - EXPORT
1 - HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
3 - LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
Fig. 16 HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
1 - POWER MIRROR SWITCH
2 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
3 - INTERIOR DIMMER
4 - HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
Fig. 17 HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
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HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY
HEADLAMP
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
OFF 11 TO 6 3651 - 3729V
PARKING
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 1697 - 2517V
PARKING
LAMPS WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 5765 - 5886V
HEADLAMPS
ON11 TO 6 788 - 809V
AUTO ON 11 TO 6 10056 - 10264V
HEADLAMPS
ON WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 1171 - 1200V
AUTO ON WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 24278 - 24773V
DIMMER
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
DOME 12 TO 6 15568 - 23357V
PARADE 12 TO 6 5168 - 7757V
DIM HIGH 12 TO 6 2288 - 3437V
DIM LOW 12 TO 6 688 - 1037V
OFF 12 TO 6 240 - 365V
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
SWITCH - EXPORT
Using a Digital Multi-meter, refer to the HEAD-
LAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY table and (Fig. 18).
If the Headlamp Switch is not within specifica-
tions, replace as necessary.
HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY
HEADLAMP
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
OFF 11 TO 6 3651 - 3729V
PARKING
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 1697 - 2517V
PARKING
LAMPS WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 5765 - 5886V
HEADLAMPS
ON11 TO 6 788 - 809V
HEADLAMPS
ON WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 1171 - 1200V
REAR FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 271 - 277V
FRONT FOG
INDICATOR10 TO 4 LED
REAR FOG
INDICATOR5 TO 4 LED
ILLUMINATION 8 TO 4 CONTINUITY
DIMMER
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
DOME 12 TO 6 15568 - 23357V
PARADE 12 TO 6 5168 - 7757V
DIM HIGH 12 TO 6 2288 - 3437V
DIM LOW 12 TO 6 688 - 1037V
OFF 12 TO 6 240 - 365V
Fig. 18 HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
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HEADLAMP
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
HEADLAMP
LEVELING
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
01 TO 7 3238 - 3456V
1 TO 2 3181 - 3400V
1 1 TO 7 1195 - 1225V
2 1 TO 7 746 - 765V
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the Instrument Panel Lower Steering
Column Cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel,
Lower Steering Column Cover, Removal.
(3) Reach up behind the left side of the instrument
panel and depress spring clip on top or bottom of
headlamp switch. Firmly push out on the headlamp
switch assembly.
(4) Disconnect the wiring connectors.
(5) Remove switch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wiring connectors.
(2) Place headlamp switch assembly into position
and firmly snap into place.
(3) Install the Instrument Panel Lower Steering
Column Cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel,
Lower Steering Column Cover, Installation.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP UNIT
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEADLAMP UNIT
ALIGNMENT
HEADLAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is loaded as the vehi-
cle is routinely used.(6) Vehicles equipped with automatic load leveling
suspension should be driven normally for approxi-
mately 5 km (3 miles) before attempting a proper
headlamp unit alignment.
(7) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu-
lar to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft.) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 19).
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62
meters (25 ft.) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times and allow
suspension to stabilize.
(4) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(5) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
HEADLAMP UNIT ADJUSTMENT
The low beam headlamp will project on the screen
upper edge of the beam (cut-off) at the horizontal
lamp centerline   50 mm (2 in.). Horizontal aim is
preset and can not be adjusted. The high beam pat-
tern should be correct when the low beams are
aligned properly (Fig. 20). To adjust headlamp verti-
cal alignment, rotate adjustment screw to achieve the
specified low beam cut-off location.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEADLAMP UNIT
ALIGNMENT - EXPORT
HEADLAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify that the headlamp leveling switch is in
the ª0º position.
(2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is loaded as the vehi-
cle is routinely used.
(6) Vehicles equipped with automatic load leveling
suspension should be driven normally for approxi-
mately 5 km (3 miles) before attempting a proper
headlamp unit alignment.
(7) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
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ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu-
lar to a flat wall 10 meters (32.8 ft.) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 21).
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 10 meters
(32.8 ft.) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times and allow
suspension to stabilize.
(4) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(5) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to thealignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
HEADLAMP UNIT ADJUSTMENT
The low beam headlamp will project on the screen
upper edge of the beam (cut-off) at the horizontal
lamp cut-off line   20 mm (0.75 in.). The high beam
pattern should be correct when the low beams are
aligned properly (Fig. 22). To adjust headlamp align-
ment, rotate adjustment screws to achieve the speci-
fied low beam cut-off location.
Fig. 19 HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN
1 - CENTER OF HEADLAMPS 3 - FRONT OF HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP BEAM 4 - 7.62 METERS (25 FT.)
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 20 HEADLAMP UNIT ADJUSTMENT
1 - ADJUSTMENT LOCATION
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
Fig. 21 HEADLAMP UNIT ALIGNMENT SCREEN - EXPORT
1 - CENTER OF VEHICLE 5 - 10 METERS (32.8 FT.)
2 - CENTER OF HEADLAMPS 6 - HORIZONTAL CUT-OFF LINE
3 - 15É CUT-OFF LINE 7 - 110 mm (4.3 in.)
4 - FRONT OF HEADLAMP
Fig. 22 HEADLAMP UNIT ADJUSTMENT - EXPORT
1 - HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT - HORIZONTAL
2 - HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT - VERTICAL
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(2) Remove the three retaining screws (Fig. 23).
(3) Disconnect the wiring harness from the bulbs
(Fig. 24).
(4) Remove wire harness retainer from back of
headlamp unit.
(5) Remove the headlamp unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness to the bulbs.
(2) Install wire harness retainer to headlamp unit.
(3) Install the three retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP UNIT - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the three retaining screws.
(3) Disconnect the central wiring harness connec-
tor from the headlamp unit.
(4) Remove the headlamp unit from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wiring harness to the headlamp
unit's central connector.
(2) Place headlamp unit into headlamp unit pocket
in front end.
(3) Install the three retaining screws.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
(5) Verify vehicle and system operation.
LICENSE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove two screws (Fig. 25).
(3) Twist bulb socket and remove (Fig. 26).
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Install socket into lamp.
(3) Install two screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 23 HEADLAMP UNIT FASTENERS
1 - HEADLAMP UNIT RETAINING SCREW
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
Fig. 24 HEADLAMP UNIT
1 - HEADLAMP UNIT
2 - HEADLAMP
3 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
4 - WIRE HARNESS RETAINER
Fig. 25 LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNITS
1 - SCREW
2 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP
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MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION - TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM
The turn signals are actuated with a lever on
Multi-Function Switch, located on the left side of the
steering wheel. The signals are automatically turned
off by a canceling cam (two lobes molded to the clock
spring mechanism). The cam comes in contact with
the cancel actuator on the turn signal (multi-func-
tion) switch assembly. Either cam lobe, pushing on
the cancel actuator, returns the switch to the OFF
position. The multi-function switch is a resistive
MUX switch that feeds inputs to the BCM.
OPERATION - TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM
Lane change signaling is actuated by applying par-
tial turn signal stalk movement toward the direction
desired until the indicator lamps flashes in the
instrument cluster. When the switch stalk is released
the stalk will spring back into the neutral position
turning OFF the turn signal.
With the ignition switch ON and the turn signal
switch stalk actuated left or right, current flows
through the:
²Multi-function switch
²Body Control Module
²Integrated Power Module (IPM)
²Turn indicator lamp
²Front and rear turn signal bulbs.
A chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled a
distance of approximately 1.0 mile and a speed of 15
mph, with the turn signal ON.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH
To test turn signal, headlamp beam select and opti-
cal horn portion of the multi-function switch:(1) Remove the multi-function switch, refer to
Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Multi-Function
Switch, Removal, and Installation.
(2) Using an ohmmeter check the resistance read-
ings between multi-function switch pins. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams for proper pin numbers and the
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE table.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE
SWITCH
POSITIONPIN NUMBER RESISTANCE
LEFT 2 AND 3 2.7V 5%
RIGHT 2 AND 3 1KV 5%
OPTICAL
HORN2 AND 4 1.7KV 5%
HI BEAM 2 AND 4 2.32KV 5%
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove upper and lower steering column
shrouds. Refer to Steering, Column, Shroud,
Removal.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from back of multi-
function switch.
(4) Remove screws holding multi-function switch to
steering column adapter collar.
(5) Remove the multi-function switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the switch on to the steering column.
(2) Install the two retaining screws.
(3) Connect the wire harness connector.
(4) Install the upper and lower steering column
shrouds. Refer to Steering, Column, Shroud, Installa-
tion.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove headlamp retaining screws.
(3) Twist socket counter - clockwise and remove
(Fig. 27).
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Twist socket into headlamp.
(3) Install headlamp retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect battery negative cable.
Fig. 26 LICENSE PLATE LAMP - REMOVE/INSTALL
1 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNIT
2 - BULB
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