DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual

CAUTION: The switch can only be adjusted once.
That is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
REMOVAL - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable from its post on the battery.
(2) Remove silencer panel below steering column
and knee blocker.
(3) Remove the brake lamp switch by rotating the
switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately
30 degrees and pulling it out of the bracket (Fig. 3).
(4) Discard the brake lamp switch. It must not be
reused.
INSTALLATION - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
(1) Mount and adjust the NEW brake lamp switch
using the following procedure:
(a) Install the switch in its bracket by aligning
the index tab on the switch with the slot in the
mounting bracket.
(b) When the switch is fully seated in its
bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approximately
30É to lock the switch into place (Fig. 3).
(c) With the brake pedal in the fully released
position, move the lever on the back of the brake
lamp switch from the angled non-adjusted positionto the full vertical position as shown (Fig. 4). This
will adjust the brake lamp switch to the vehicle.
(2) Install silencer panel below steering column
knee blocker.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
(4) Check the stop lamps to verify they are operat-
ing properly and not staying on when the pedal is in
the released position.
(5) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes (including ABS if equipped) and
speed control (if equipped).
Fig. 2 Switch Test - Depressed Position
Fig. 3 PEDAL AND BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
1 - SWITCH BRACKET
2 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
3 - WIRING CONNECTOR
4 - PEDAL AND BRACKET
Fig. 4 Adjustment Lever Movement
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BRAKE LAMP SWITCH (Continued)
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CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove two retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(3) Twist socket counter-clockwise and remove
from lamp.
(4) Pull bulb from socket (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Install socket into the lamp unit.
(3) Install the retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the two retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(3) Disconnect the rear window washer hose.
(4) Remove bulb socket from lamp unit (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb socket to lamp unit.
(2) Reconnect the rear window washer hose.
(3) Install the retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) From behind the bumper fascia, twist bulb
counter-clockwise, and remove bulb. (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the wire connector from the fog lamp
bulb.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness to bulb.
(2) Install bulb and twist clockwise.
(3) Install battery negative cable.
Fig. 5 CHMSL
1 - CHMSL
2 - LIFT GATE
Fig. 6 CHMSL BULB
1 - CHMSL
2 - CHMSL BULB
Fig. 7 FOG LAMP
1 - FOGLAMP MOUNTING NUT
2 - FOGLAMP BULB
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FOG LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) From behind the bumper fascia, disconnect the
wire harness from the fog lamp bulb (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove mounting nuts.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install mounting nuts.
(2) Reconnect the wire harness to the fog lamp
bulb.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
ADJUSTMENT
FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT
Prepare an alignment screen. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - ADJUSTMENTS). A properly aligned
fog lamp will project a pattern on the alignment
screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog lamp center line
and straight ahead (Fig. 8). To improve visual inter-
pretation of the fog lamp pattern on the alignment
screen, the headlamps should be in the ªoffº position.
The fog lamps are adjusted by a adjustment screw
located through the lens on Dodge vehicles, and by a
knob on the back of the lamp on Chrysler vehicles.
Fig. 8 Fog Lamp Alignment
1 - HIGH INTENSITY AREA
2 - CENTER OF VEHICLE
3 - HORIZONTAL CENTER OF FOG LAMP
4 - 100MM (4 IN.)5 - 7.62 METERS (25 FT.)
6 - FRONT OF FOG LAMP
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HEADLAMP
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. 9).
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 SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Using a Digital Multi-meter, perform the test (Fig.
10).
If the Headlamp Switch is not within specifications
replace as necessary.
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.
Fig. 9 HEADLAMP BULB
1 - HEADLAMP BULB
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
Fig. 10 HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY
HEADLAMP SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE VALUE
OFF 11 TO 6 3651 - 3729
PARKING LAMPS ON 11 TO 6 1697 - 2517
PARKING LAMPS
WITH FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 5765 - 5886
HEADLAMPS ON 11 TO 6 788 - 809
AUTO ON 11 TO 6 10056 - 10264
HEADLAMPS ON
WITH FRONT FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 1171 - 1200
AUTO ON WITH
FRONT FOG LAMPS
ON11 TO 6 24278 - 24773
DIMMER POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE VALUE
DOME 12 TO 6 15568 - 23357
PARADE 12 TO 6 5168 - 7757
DIM HIGH 12 TO 6 2288 - 3437
DIM LOW 12 TO 6 688 - 1037
OFF 12 TO 6 240 - 365
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HEADLAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the three retaining screws (Fig. 11).
(3) Disconnect the wiring harness from the bulbs
(Fig. 12).(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.
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLAMP 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) 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. 13).
(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.
Fig. 11 HEADLAMP FASTENERS
1 - HEADLAMP RETAINING SCREW
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
Fig. 12 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
1 - HEADLAMP UNIT
2 - HEADLAMP BULB
3 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB
4 - WIRE HARNESS RETAINER
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Fig. 13 Headlamp Alignment Screen
1 - CENTER OF HEADLAMPS
2 - HEADLAMP BEAM3 - FRONT OF HEADLAMP
4 - 7.62 METERS (25 FT.)
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HEADLAMP UNIT (Continued)
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HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The low beam headlamp will project on the screen
upper edge of the beam (cut-off) at the horizontal
lamp centerline650 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. 14). To adjust headlamp verti-
cal alignment, rotate adjustment screw to achieve the
specified low beam cut-off location.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove two screws (Fig. 15).
(3) Twist bulb socket and remove (Fig. 16).
(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.
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.
Fig. 14 HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
1 - ADJUSTMENT LOCATION
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
Fig. 15 LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
1 - SCREW
2 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP
Fig. 16 LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
1 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP
2 - BULB
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HEADLAMP UNIT (Continued)
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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 0.5 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 continuity read-
ings between multi-function switch pins. Refer to
Wiring Diagrams for proper pin numbers and the
table.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CONTINUITY
SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN
LEFT 2 AND 3
RIGHT 2 AND 3
OPTICAL HORN 2 AND 4
HI BEAM 2 AND 4
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. 17).
(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. 17 PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB
1 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB
2 - BULB SOCKET
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TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
(3) Squeeze the tabs on the bulb socket and
remove from tail lamp unit (Fig. 18).
(4) Pull bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into the lamp socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into the tail lamp unit.
Ensure that both retaining tabs engage with an audi-
ble click.
(3) Install the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
TAIL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise the liftgate.
(3) Remove the two retaining fasteners by prying
under the head of the fastener with a flat bladed tool
(Fig. 19).
(4) Disengage hook attaching forward end of lamp
to quarter panel opening.
(5) Disconnect wire harness connector from tail
lamp unit by sliding the red lock, then pressing
release tab (Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness connector to the tail
lamp. Slide lock into position.
(2) Place lamp into position on quarter panel.
(3) Engage hook attaching forward end of lamp to
quarter panel.
(4) Insert the two retaining fasteners by pressing
into position. Ensure that the head of the fastener is
open before inserting.
(5) Close the liftgate.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 18 TAIL LAMP SOCKET
1 - BULB SOCKET
2 - TAIL LAMP UNIT
Fig. 19 REAR TAIL LAMP FASTENERS
1 - TAIL LAMP FASTENER
2 - TAIL LAMP
Fig. 20 TAIL LAMP REMOVAL/INSTALL
1 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 - TAIL LAMP
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS........................17
CENTER CONSOLE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................18
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................18
COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................18
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL..............................18INSTALLATION...........................18
GLOVE BOX LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................19
LIFTGATE LAMP
REMOVAL..............................19
INSTALLATION...........................19
READING LAMP
REMOVAL..............................19
INSTALLATION...........................20
VANITY LAMP
REMOVAL..............................20
INSTALLATION...........................20
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
BULB APPLICATION TABLE
LAMP BULB
ABS LED
AIRBAG LED
ALARM SET PC74
AUTOSTICK VFD*
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LED
CONSOLE 194
CRUISE INDICATOR VFD*
DOME/RAIL LAMPS 578
DOOR AJAR INDICATOR LED
DOOR COURTESY LAMP 578
FRONT DOOR COURTESY 567
GLOVE BOX 194
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PC74
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PC74
LIFTGATE 578
LIFTGATE AJAR LED
LAMP BULB
LOW FUEL INDICATOR LED
LOW WASHER FLUID
INDICATORLED
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR PC74
OIL INDICATOR (BASE
CLUSTER)LED
OIL INDICATOR PC74
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
READINGPC579
OVERDRIVE OFF
INDICATORVFD*
READING 578
SEAT BELT INDICATOR LED
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LED
TRAC OFF INDICATOR VFD*
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR PC74
VISOR VANITY 6501966
VOLTAGE INDICATOR LED
* VACUUM
FLUORESCENT
DISPLAY
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