light CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Repair Manual

ning light functions (for Canadian vehicles), and has
been designed with internal relays to take advantage
of low current switching requirements in the vehicle.
It is plugged into the junction block at positions
three and four (Fig. 1), where all wiring associated
with its operation is terminated. The junction block
is adjacent to and left of the steering column of the
vehicle. For diagnostic information refer to Group 8J,
Turn Signal and Flashers.
On vehicles built for use in the United States, only
position four is used. Vehicles built for use in Canada
utilize both positions three and four.
To gain access to the device, remove the lower
steering column cover and knee blocker. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.SYSTEM FUNCTION
The combination-flasher/DRL may be operated in
its hazard warning mode either with or without the
ignition circuit being active. However, in order to
operate in the turn signal mode or the DRL mode,
the ignition circuit must be completed to the module.
While the combination-flasher portion is idle, there
is no current drawn through the module. The device
does not become active in the turn signal or hazard
warning modes until a signal ground circuit is sup-
plied to either of the turn signal inputs or the hazard
warning input. With the ignition OFF, there is no
current drawn through the module.
While the ignition is ON, the front turn signal fil-
aments are illuminated steadily thus providing the
DRL function. The DRL function may be inhibited by
applying a signal ground input from either the park
brake circuit or the headlamp relay activation circuit.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
When a vehicle experiences problems with the
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery
connections, charging system, headlamp bulbs, wire
connectors, relay, high beam dimmer switch and
headlamp switch. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams, for component locations and circuit informa-
tion.
Fig. 1 Junction Block Terminal PINS
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING OR
IGNITION TURNED OFF1. 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
Group 8A.
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge. Refer to
Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery. Refer to Group 8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations. Refer to Group 8W.
7. Low beam headlamp / foglamp fuse
blown.7. Locate cause of blown fuse and repair.
HEADLAMP BULBS BURN
OUT FREQUENTLY1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Group 8A.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices. Refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE RUNNING
ABOVE IDLE1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Group 8A.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations. Refer to Group 8W.
3. High resistance in headlamp circuit. 3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
4. Low beam headlamp / fog lamp
fuse blown.4. Locate cause of blown fuse and repair.
HEADLAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations, refer to Group 8W.
2. High 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 Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Repair open headlamp circuit. Refer to
Group 8W.
2. No Z1-ground at headlamps. 2. Repair circuit ground. Refer to Group 8W.
3. Faulty headlamp switch. 3. Replace headlamp switch.
4. Faulty headlamp dimmer (multi-
function) switch.4. Replace multi-function switch.
5. Broken connector terminal or wire
splice in headlamp circuit.5. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
6. Defective or burned out bulb. 6. Replace bulb.
7. Body controller malfunction. 7. Refer to appropriate body controller
diagnostics.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

FOG LAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS 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 Group 8A,
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge.
Refer to Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery. Refer to Group
8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across
Z1-ground locations. Refer to Group
8W.
FOG LAMP BULBS BURN OUT
FREQUENTLY1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system.
Refer to Group 8A.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors
and splices. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM WITH
ENGINE RUNNING ABOVE IDLE1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system.
Refer to Group 8A.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across
Z1-ground locations. Refer to Group
8W.
3. High resistance in fog lamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of fog lamp
circuit.
FOG LAMPS FLASH RANDOMLY 1. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across
Z1-ground locations. Refer to Group
8W.
2. High resistance in fog lamp
circuit.2. Test amperage draw of fog lamp
circuit.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.4. Inspect and repair all connectors
and splices. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE 1. Blown fuse for fog lamp. 1. Replace fuse. Refer to Group
8W.
2. No Z1-ground at fog lamps. 2. Repair circuit ground. Refer to
Group 8W.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Broken connector terminal or
wire splice in fog lamp circuit.4. Repair connector terminal or wire
splice.
5. Defective or burned out bulb. 5. Replace bulb.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

INTERIOR LAMPS
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CONVENIENCE BIN LAMP................. 20
DOME LAMP BULB...................... 21
DOME LAMP........................... 21
FRONT DOOR COURTESY LAMP BULB...... 22
FRONT DOOR COURTESY LAMP........... 21
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH........... 19
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB.................. 19
HEADER READING/COURTESY LAMP BULB . . . 19HEADER READING/COURTESY LAMP....... 18
IGNITION HALO LAMP BULB............... 19
INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS AND SWITCHES . 20
LIFTGATE COURTESY LAMP BULB.......... 24
LIFTGATE COURTESY LAMP............... 23
OVERHEAD CONSOLE READING/COURTESY
LAMP BULB.......................... 18
RAIL LAMP MODULE BULB................ 23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OVERHEAD CONSOLE READING/COURTESY LAMP
BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick, lightly pry outward the for-
ward end of reading lamp lens.
(2) Rotate reading lamp bulb socket one quarter
turn counterclockwise.
(3) Pull socket out of lamp (Fig. 1).
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Push socket into lamp.
(3) Rotate reading lamp bulb socket one quarter
turn clockwise.
(4) Insert tab on lamp lens between lamp switch
and overhead console.(5) Snap lens onto lamp lens pivots.
HEADER READING/COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Grasp outer edges of header reading/courtesy
lamp at headlining.
(2) Pull downward to disengage clips on reading/
courtesy lamp from roof header panel (Fig. 2).
(3) Disconnect wire connector from reading/cour-
tesy lamp.
(4) Remove lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position lamp on vehicle.
(2) Connect wire connector to reading/courtesy
lamp.
(3) Align clips on reading/courtesy lamp to mating
holes in roof header panel.
(4) Push upward to engage clips on reading/cour-
tesy lamp to roof header panel.
Fig. 1 Reading/Courtesy LampFig. 2 Header Reading/Courtesy Lamp
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HEADER READING/COURTESY LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a small, flat bladed pry tool at forward
position between reading/courtesy lamp lens and
lamp housing.
(2) Pry lamp lens from lamp housing (Fig. 3).
(3) Insert a small, flat bladed pry tool between
lamp light shield and lamp housing at inboard rear
corner of light shield.
(4) Pry light shield from housing (Fig. 4).
(5) Carefully press forward lamp bulb contact
toward opposite contact and rotate.
(6) Remove bulb from lamp bulb contacts.
INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully press forward lamp bulb contact
toward opposite contact and rotate bulb into position.
(2) Position bulb to lamp bulb contacts.
(3) Release lamp bulb contacts.
(4) Insert outer edge of light shield into lamp
housing (Fig. 4).(5) Rotate light shield upward and snap inboard
edge into lamp housing.
(6) Position lens switch tab to lamp switch.
(7) Press lens pivots to tabs on lamp housing until
both pivots are seated.
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Using a trim stick, lightly pry glove box lamp/
switch from instrument panel.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from glove box lamp
(Fig. 5).
(4) Remove glove box lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position glove box lamp in vehicle.
(2) Connect wire connector from glove box lamp.
(3) Position glove box lamp in instrument panel.
(4) Press lamp into instrument panel until fully
seated.
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove glove box lamp/switch from instrument
panel.
(2) Pull bulb from glove box lamp (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into glove box lamp.
(2) Install glove box lamp/switch in instrument
panel.
IGNITION HALO LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove steering column trim covers. Refer to
Group 19, Steering, for proper procedures.
Fig. 3 Reading/Courtesy Lamp Lens
Fig. 4 Reading/Courtesy Lamp Light Shield
Fig. 5 Glove Box Lamp and Switch
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMPS
CONTENTS
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BULB APPLICATION..................... 17
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT.................. 5
LAMP BULB SERVICE.................... 8LAMP DIAGNOSIS....................... 1
LAMP SERVICE........................ 13
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR............. 2
INTRODUCTION........................ 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................. 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.............. 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
GS vehicles use lighting on the interior and exte-
rior of the vehicle for illuminating and indicating
purposes. Lighting circuits are protected by fuses.
Lighting circuits require an overload protected power
source, on/off device, lamps and body ground to oper-
ate properly. Plastic lamps require a wire in the har-
ness to supply body ground to the lamp socket.
Replace sockets and bulbs that are corroded.
Some of the interior and exterior lighting functions
are governed by the body controller. The headlamp,
dome, and the door ajar switches provide signals to
the body controller. The body controller in turn acti-
vates relay(s) in order to provide either a ground or
feed line to the appropriate lamp(s).
Wire connectors can make intermittent contact or
become corroded. Before coupling wire connectors,
inspect the terminals inside the connector. Male ter-
minals 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 tool. Corroded terminals appear
chalky or green. Corroded terminals should be
replaced to avoid recurrence of the problem symp-
toms.Begin electrical system failure diagnosis by testing
related fuses in the fuse block and power distribution
center. Verify that bulbs are in good condition and
test continuity of the circuit ground. Refer to Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams, for component location and cir-
cuit information.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
Do not use bulbs with higher candle power than
indicated in the Bulb Application table at the end of
this group. Damage to lamp and/or Daytime Run-
ning Lamp Module can result.
Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or relays hav-
ing greater amperage value than indicated on the
fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
NS/GSLAMPS 8L - 1

HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
This vehicle is equipped with a remote headlamp
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. A headlamp leveling switch is located in the
instrument panel and controls the headlamp leveling
motor found on the back of the headlamp module.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
When a vehicle experiences problems with the head-
lamp system, verify the condition of the battery connec-
tions, charging system, headlamp bulbs, wire
connectors, relay, high beam dimmer switch and head-
lamp switch. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams, for
component locations and circuit information.
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING OR
IGNITION TURNED OFF1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
and posts.
2. Loose or worn alternator drive
belt.2. Adjust or replace alternator drive belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system. Refer
to Group 8A.
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge. Refer to
Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery. Refer to Group 8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations. Refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMP BULBS BURN
OUT FREQUENTLY1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer
to Group 8A.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices. Refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE RUNNING
ABOVE IDLE1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer
to Group 8A.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations. Refer to Group 8W.
3. High resistance in headlamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
HEADLAMPS FLASH
RANDOMLY1. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations, refer to Group 8W.
2. High 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 Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Repair open headlamp circuit. Refer to
Group 8W.
2. No Z1-ground at headlamps. 2. Repair circuit ground. Refer to Group
8W.
3. Faulty headlamp switch. 3. Replace headlamp switch.
4. Faulty headlamp dimmer
(multi-function) switch.4. Replace multi-function switch.
5. Broken connector terminal or wire
splice in headlamp circuit.5. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
6. Defective or burned out bulb. 6. Replace bulb.
7. Body controller malfunction. 7. Refer to appropriate body controller
diagnostics.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

FOG LAMP DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS 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 alternator drive
belt.2. Adjust or replace alternator drive
belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system.
Refer to Group 8A,
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge.
Refer to Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery. Refer to Group
8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across
Z1-ground locations. Refer to Group
8W.
FOG LAMP BULBS BURN OUT
FREQUENTLY1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system.
Refer to Group 8A.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.2. Inspect and repair all connectors
and splices. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM WITH
ENGINE RUNNING ABOVE IDLE1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system.
Refer to Group 8A.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across
Z1-ground locations. Refer to Group
8W.
3. High resistance in fog lamp
circuit.3. Test amperage draw of fog lamp
circuit.
FOG LAMPS FLASH RANDOMLY 1. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across
Z1-ground locations. Refer to Group
8W.
2. High resistance in fog lamp
circuit.2. Test amperage draw of fog lamp
circuit.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.4. Inspect and repair all connectors
and splices. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE1. Blown fuse for fog lamp. 1. Replace fuse. Refer to Group 8W.
2. No Z1-ground at fog lamps. 2. Repair circuit ground. Refer to
Group 8W.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Broken connector terminal or wire
splice in fog lamp circuit.4. Repair connector terminal or wire
splice.
5. Defective or burned out bulb. 5. Replace bulb.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

(5) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times and allow
suspension to stabilize.
(6) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(7) 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.
(8) Place a tape line 130 mm below and parallel to
the center of headlamp line.
(9) Measure distance from the centerline of the
vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each
side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/
right adjustment reference.HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
A properly aimed low beam headlamp will project a
high intensity light pattern on the screen with the
horizontal cut-off line aligned with the tape line 130
mm (5.12 in.) below the headlamp centerline (Fig. 1).
The intersection of the horizontal and 15 degree cut-
off lines in the projected pattern should align to the
intersection of the headlamp centerline vertical tape
line and the tape line 130 mm (5.12 in.) below the
headlamp horizontal centerline. The high beams on a
vehicle with aero headlamps cannot be aligned. The
high beam pattern should be correct when the low
beams are aligned properly.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Alignment Screen
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)

LAMP BULB SERVICE
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL) BULB....................... 12
CITYLIGHT LAMP BULB.................. 9
FOG LAMP BULB........................ 9FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB.......... 8
HEADLAMP BULB....................... 8
LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB............. 12
SIDE REPEATER LAMP BULB............. 10
TAIL LAMP BULB....................... 10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove headlamp module from vehicle.
(3) Remove rubber seal boot (Fig. 1).
(4) Disengage retaining spring clip from headlamp
(Fig. 2).
(5) Pivot spring clip from headlamp bulb removal
path.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb from back of headlamp
(Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers of other possibly oily surface. Reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Insert headlamp bulb to headlamp.
(2) Pivot spring clip over headlamp bulb.
(3) Engage retaining spring clip to headlamp.
(4) Install rubber seal boot.(5) Engage wire connector to headlamp bulb base.
(6) Install headlamp module into vehicle
(7) Verify headlamp alignment.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headlamp module from vehicle
Fig. 1 Rubber Boot Seal
Fig. 2 Headlamp Bulb Spring Clip
Fig. 3 Headlamp Bulb
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