JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual

FRONT FOG LAMPS
Vehicles equipped with optional front fog lamps
have a premium Body Control Module (BCM), a front
fog lamp relay installed in the Junction Block (JB),
and a front fog lamp switch integral to the left (light-
ing) control stalk of the multi-function switch. The
front fog lamps have a path to ground at all times
through their connection to the front fascia wire har-
ness from two take outs of the headlamp and dash
wire harness with eyelet terminal connectors that
are secured by ground screws to the left inner fender
shield in the engine compartment. The BCM controls
front fog lamp operation by monitoring the exterior
lighting switch input from the multi-function switch,
then energizing or de-energizing the front fog lamp
relay control coil; and, by sending the appropriate
electronic message to the instrument cluster over the
Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus to turn the front fog lamp indicator on or off.
When the front fog lamp relay is energized, it pro-
vides battery current from a fused B(+) fuse in the
JB to the front fog lamps through the front fog lamp
relay output circuit. The BCM provides a battery
saver (load shedding) feature for the front fog lamps,
which will turn these lamps off if they are left on for
more than about eight minutes with the ignition
switch in the Off position. In certain markets where
required, the front fog lamps are also turned off by
the BCM whenever the headlamp high beams are
selected. Each front fog lamp includes an integral
adjustment screw to be used for static aiming the fog
lamp beams.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
With the hazard switch in the On position, the
hazard warning system is activated causing the haz-
ard switch button illumination lamp, the right and
left turn signal indicators, and the right and left turn
signal lamps to flash on and off. When the hazard
warning system is activated, the circuitry within the
hazard switch and electronic combination flasher
unit will repeatedly energize and de-energize two
internal relays that switch battery current from a
fused B(+) fuse in the Junction Block (JB) to the
right side and left side turn signal indicators, and
turn signal lamps through the right and left turn sig-
nal circuits. The flashing of the hazard switch button
illumination lamp is performed internally by the haz-
ard switch and combination flasher unit circuit
board. The hazard warning lamps can also be ener-
gized by the Body Control Module (BCM) through a
hazard lamp control circuit input to the hazard
switch and combination flasher unit.HEADLAMPS
The headlamp system includes the Body Control
Module (BCM), a low beam relay installed in the
Junction Block (JB), a high beam relay installed in
the JB (except Canada), a solid state Daytime Run-
ning Lamps (DRL) relay installed in the JB (Canada
only), and the exterior lighting (headlamp and dim-
mer) switches integral to the left (lighting) control
stalk of the multi-function switch. The headlamp
bulbs have a path to ground at all times through
their connection to the grille opening reinforcement
wire harness from two take outs of the headlamp and
dash wire harness with eyelet terminal connectors
that are secured by ground screws to the left inner
fender shield in the engine compartment. The BCM
controls the headlamp operation by monitoring the
exterior lighting switch inputs from the multi-func-
tion switch, then energizing or de-energizing the con-
trol coils of the low beam relay, the high beam relay,
or the solid state circuitry of the DRL relay; and, by
sending the appropriate electronic message to the
instrument cluster over the Programmable Commu-
nications Interface (PCI) data bus to turn the high
beam indicator on or off. When each respective relay
is energized, it provides battery current from a fused
B(+) fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
through a relay (low beam, high beam, or DRL) out-
put circuit and four separate fuses in the JB through
individual fused right and left, low and high beam
output circuits to the appropriate headlamp bulb fil-
aments. The BCM provides a battery saver (load
shedding) feature for the headlamps, which will turn
these lamps off if they are left on for more than
about eight minutes with the ignition switch in the
Off position; and, a headlamp delay feature with a
DRBIIItscan tool programmable delay interval.
Each headlamp includes an integral adjustment
screw to be used for static aiming of the headlamp
beams.
HEADLAMP LEVELING
In certain markets where required, a headlamp
leveling system is provided on the vehicle. The head-
lamp leveling system includes unique headlamp units
equipped with a headlamp leveling actuator motor,
and a rotary thumbwheel actuated headlamp leveling
switch on the instrument panel. The headlamp level-
ing system allows the headlamp beams to be
adjusted to one of four vertical positions to compen-
sate for changes in inclination caused by the loading
of the vehicle suspension. The actuator motors are
mechanically connected through an integral pushrod
to an adjustable headlamp reflector. The headlamp
leveling switch is a resistor multiplexed unit that
provides one of four voltage outputs to the headlamp
leveling motors. The headlamp leveling motors will
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move the headlamps to the selected position based
upon the voltage input received from the switch. The
headlamp leveling motors and switch have a path to
ground at all times. The headlamp leveling compo-
nents operate on battery current received through
the fused park lamp relay output circuit so that the
system will only operate when the exterior lighting is
turned on.
PARK LAMPS
The park lamps system includes the Body Control
Module (BCM), a park lamp relay installed in the
Junction Block (JB), and the exterior lighting switch
integral to the left (lighting) control stalk of the
multi-function switch. The front park lamp and side
marker or, if equipped, the front position lamp bulbs
each have a path to ground at all times through their
connections to the grille opening reinforcement wire
harness from two take outs of the headlamp and
dash wire harness with eyelet terminal connectors
that are secured by ground screws to the left inner
fender shield in the engine compartment. The rear
park lamp bulbs and license plate lamp have a path
to ground at all times through their connection to the
rear lighting wire harness from a take out of the rear
body wire harness with an eyelet terminal connector
that is secured by a ground screw to the base of the
right D-pillar behind the quarter trim panel. The
BCM controls the park lamp operation by monitoring
the exterior lighting switch inputs from the multi-
function switch, then energizing or de-energizing the
control coil of the park lamp relay. When the park
lamp relay is energized, it provides battery current
from a fused B(+) fuse in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) through a park lamp relay output cir-
cuit and a separate fuse in the JB through a fused
park lamp relay output circuit to the appropriate
lamp bulb filaments. The BCM provides a battery
saver (load shedding) feature for the park lamps,
which will turn these lamps off if they are left on for
more than about eight minutes with the ignition
switch in the Off position.
REAR FOG LAMPS
Rear fog lamps are installed on vehicles manufac-
tured for certain markets where they are required.
The rear fog lamp system includes a premium Body
Control Module (BCM), a rear fog lamp relay
installed in the Junction Block (JB), and a rear fog
lamp switch integral to the left (lighting) control
stalk of the multi-function switch. The rear fog lamps
have a path to ground at all times through their con-
nection to the rear lighting wire harness from a take
out of the rear body wire harness with an eyelet ter-
minal connector that is secured by a ground screw to
the base of the right D-pillar behind the quarter trimpanel. The BCM controls rear fog lamp operation by
monitoring the exterior lighting switch input from
the multi-function switch, then energizing or de-ener-
gizing the rear fog lamp relay control coil; and, by
sending the appropriate electronic message to the
instrument cluster over the Programmable Commu-
nications Interface (PCI) data bus to turn the rear
fog lamp indicator on or off. When the rear fog lamp
relay is energized, it provides battery current from a
fused B(+) fuse in the JB to the rear fog lamps
through the rear fog lamp relay output circuit. The
BCM provides a battery saver (load shedding) feature
for the rear fog lamps, which will turn these lamps
off if they are left on for more than about eight min-
utes with the ignition switch in the Off position.
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
When the left control stalk of the multi-function
switch is moved up (right turn) or down (left turn),
the turn signal system is activated causing the
selected right or left turn signal indicator, and right
or left turn signal lamps to flash on and off. When
the turn signal system is activated, the circuitry
within the turn signal switch and the hazard switch/
electronic combination flasher unit will repeatedly
energize and de-energize one of two internal relays
that switch battery current from a fused ignition
switch output (run) fuse in the Junction Block (JB) to
the right side or left side turn signal indicators and
turn signal lamps through the right or left turn sig-
nal circuits. The ElectroMechanical Instrument Clus-
ter (EMIC) chime tone generator will generate an
audible turn signal cancel warning each time the
vehicle is driven for a distance of about 3.2 kilome-
ters (about two miles) with a turn signal indicator
flashing. The EMIC uses Programmable Communica-
tions Interface (PCI) data bus distance messages
from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and a
hard wired input from the turn signal switch cir-
cuitry of the multi-function switch to determine when
to sound the turn signal cancel warning.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - LAMPS/LIGHTING
- EXTERIOR
The hard wired circuits and components of the
exterior lighting systems may be diagnosed and
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. However, conventional diagnostic methods
may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the Body
Control Module (BCM), the ElectroMechanical
Instrument Cluster (EMIC), the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM), or the Programmable Communica-
tions Interface (PCI) data bus network. The most
reliable, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose
the BCM, the EMIC, the PCM, and the PCI data bus
network inputs and outputs related to the various
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exterior lighting systems requires the use of a
DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnos-
tic information.
When diagnosing the exterior lighting circuits,
remember that high generator output can burn out
bulbs rapidly and repeatedly; and, that dim or flick-
ering bulbs can be caused by low generator output or
poor battery condition. If one of these symptoms is a
problem on the vehicle being diagnosed, be certain to
diagnose and repair the battery and charging system
as required. Also keep in mind that a good ground is
necessary for proper lighting operation. If a lighting
problem is being diagnosed that involves multiple
symptoms, systems, or components the problem can
often be traced to a loose, corroded, or open ground.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information andlocation views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
BACKUP LAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
BACKUP LAMP DOES
NOT ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace backup lamp fuse as
required.
2. Faulty or missing bulb. 2. Test and replace backup lamp bulb as
required.
3. Faulty switch. 3. Test and replace backup lamp switch
(manual transmission) or transmission
range sensor (automatic transmission) as
required.
4. Faulty ground circuit. 4. Test and repair backup lamp ground
circuit as required.
5. Faulty feed circuit. 5. Test and repair open back-up lamp feed
circuit as required.
BACKUP LAMP DOES
NOT EXTINGUISH1. Faulty switch. 1. Test and replace backup lamp switch
(manual transmission) or transmission
range sensor (automatic transmission) as
required.
2. Faulty feed circuit. 2. Test and repair shorted back-up lamp
feed circuit as required.
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BRAKE LAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
BRAKE LAMP DOES NOT
ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace brake lamp fuse as
required.
2. Faulty or missing bulb. 2. Test and replace brake lamp bulb as
required.
3. Faulty switch. 3. Test and replace brake lamp switch as
required.
4. Faulty ground circuit. 4. Test and repair brake lamp ground circuit
as required.
5. Faulty feed circuit. 5. Test and repair open brake lamp switch
output circuit as required.
BRAKE LAMP DOES NOT
EXTINGUISH1. Faulty switch. 1. Test and replace brake lamp switch as
required.
2. Faulty feed circuit. 2. Test and repair shorted brake lamp
switch output circuit as required.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Before performing the following tests, determine
whether the headlamp low and high beams operate.If the headlamp high and low beams are also inoper-
ative, diagnose and repair that problem before
attempting to repair the Daytime Running Lamps.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DAYTIME RUNNING
LAMPS WILL NOT
ILLUMINATE1. High beam relay installed. 1. Remove high beam relay as required.
2. Faulty or missing DRL relay. 2. Replace DRL relay with a known good
unit and check operation. Replace DRL
relay as required.
3. Incorrect BCM programming. 3. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to check and
program correct country code into BCM as
required.
4. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 4. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs or outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
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FRONT FOG LAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FRONT FOG LAMP DOES
NOT ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace front fog lamp fuse as
required.
2. Faulty or missing bulb. 2. Test and replace front fog lamp bulb as
required.
3. Faulty or missing relay. 3. Test and replace front fog lamp relay as
required.
4. Faulty switch. 4. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
5. Faulty ground circuit. 5. Test and repair front fog lamp ground
circuit as required.
6. Faulty feed circuit. 6. Test and repair open front fog lamp relay
output circuit as required.
7. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 7. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
FRONT FOG LAMP DOES
NOT EXTINGUISH1. Faulty relay. 1. Test and replace front fog lamp relay as
required.
2. Faulty switch. 2. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
3. Faulty feed circuit. 3. Test and repair shorted front fog lamp
relay output circuit as required.
4. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 4. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Before performing the following tests, confirm
whether the left and right turn signals operate satis-
factorily. If the turn signals are inoperative or oper-ate improperly, diagnose and repair that problem
before attempting to repair the Hazard Warning
Lamps.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HAZARD WARNING
LAMPS DO NOT FLASH1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace hazard warning fuse as
required.
2. Faulty ground circuit. 2. Test and repair hazard switch ground
circuit as required.
3. Faulty feed circuit. 3. Test and repair open hazard switch fused
B(+) circuit as required.
4. Faulty switch/flasher. 4. Replace hazard switch/combination
flasher with a known good unit and check
operation. Replace hazard switch/
combination flasher unit if required.
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HEADLAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMP DOES NOT
ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace headlamp fuse as
required.
2. Faulty or missing bulb. 2. Test and replace headlamp bulb as
required.
3. Faulty or missing relay. 3. Test and replace low beam or high beam
relay as required. (Note: Vehicles with a
DRL relay do not use a high beam relay.
The DRL relay cannot be tested. Replace
DRL relay with a known good unit and
check operation. Replace DRL relay as
required.)
4. Faulty switch. 4. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
5. Faulty ground circuit. 5. Test and repair open headlamp ground
circuit as required.
6. Faulty feed circuit. 6. Test and repair open headlamp low
beam, high beam, or DRL relay output
circuit as required.
7. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 7. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
HEADLAMP DOES NOT
EXTINGUISH1. Faulty relay. 1. Test and replace low beam or high beam
relay as required. (Note: Vehicles with a
DRL relay do not use a high beam relay.
The DRL relay cannot be tested. Replace
DRL relay with a known good unit and
check operation. Replace DRL relay as
required.)
2. Faulty switch. 2. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
3. Faulty feed circuit. 3. Test and repair shorted headlamp low
beam, high beam, or DRL relay output
circuit as required.
4. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 4. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS WILL NOT
SWITCH FROM HIGH TO
LOW BEAMS, OR FROM
LOW TO HIGH BEAMS1. Faulty relay. 1. Test and replace low beam or high beam
relay as required. (Note: Vehicles with a
DRL relay do not use a high beam relay.
The DRL relay cannot be tested. Replace
DRL relay with a known good unit and
check operation. Replace DRL relay as
required.)
2. Faulty switch. 2. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
3. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 3. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
HEADLAMP LEVELING
Before performing the following tests, confirm
whether the park lamps operate satisfactorily. If thepark lamps are inoperative, diagnose and repair that
problem before attempting to repair the Headlamp
Leveling System.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ONE LEVELING MOTOR
IS INOPERATIVE1. Faulty ground circuit. 1. Test and repair open leveling motor
ground circuit as required.
2. Faulty feed circuit. 2. Test and repair open leveling motor feed
circuit as required.
3. Faulty signal circuit. 3. Test and repair open headlamp adjust
signal circuit as required.
4. Faulty motor. 4. Test and replace headlamp leveling
motor as required.
BOTH LEVELING
MOTORS ARE
INOPERATIVE1. Faulty switch ground circuit. 1. Test and repair open leveling switch
ground circuit as required.
2. Faulty motor ground circuit. 2. Test and repair open leveling motor
ground circuit as required.
3. Faulty switch feed circuit. 3. Test and repair open leveling switch feed
circuit as required.
4. Faulty motor feed circuit. 4. Test and repair open leveling motor feed
circuit as required.
5. Faulty signal circuit. 5. Test and repair open or shorted leveling
motor signal circuit as required.
6. Faulty switch. 6. Test and replace leveling switch as
required.
7. Faulty motors. 7. Test and replace leveling motors as
required.
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PARK LAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
PARK LAMP DOES NOT
ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace park lamp fuse as
required.
2. Faulty or missing bulb. 2. Test and replace park lamp bulb as
required.
3. Faulty or missing relay. 3. Test and replace park lamp relay as
required.
4. Faulty switch. 4. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
5. Faulty ground circuit. 5. Test and repair open park lamp ground
circuit as required.
6. Faulty feed circuit. 6. Test and repair open park lamp relay
output circuit as required.
7. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 7. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
PARK LAMP DOES NOT
EXTINGUISH1. Faulty relay. 1. Test and replace park lamp relay as
required.
2. Faulty switch. 2. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
3. Faulty feed circuit. 3. Test and repair shorted park lamp relay
output circuit as required.
4. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 4. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
REAR FOG LAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
REAR FOG LAMP DOES
NOT ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing fuse. 1. Test and replace rear fog lamp fuse as
required.
2. Faulty or missing bulb. 2. Test and replace rear fog lamp bulb as
required.
3. Faulty or missing relay. 3. Test and replace rear fog lamp relay as
required.
4. Faulty switch. 4. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
5. Faulty ground circuit. 5. Test and repair open rear fog lamp
ground circuit as required.
6. Faulty feed circuit. 6. Test and repair open rear fog lamp relay
output circuit as required.
7. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 7. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
REAR FOG LAMP DOES
NOT EXTINGUISH1. Faulty relay. 1. Test and replace rear fog lamp relay as
required.
2. Faulty switch. 2. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
3. Faulty feed circuit. 3. Test and repair shorted rear fog lamp
relay output circuit as required.
4. Faulty BCM inputs or outputs. 4. Use a DRBIIITscan tool to test the BCM
inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information.
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ONE TURN SIGNAL LAMP
DOES NOT ILLUMINATE1. Faulty or missing bulb. 1. Test and replace turn signal bulb as
required.
2. Faulty ground circuit. 2. Test and repair open ground circuit as
required.
3. Faulty feed circuit. 3. Test and repair open right or left turn
signal circuit as required.
ALL RIGHT SIDE AND/OR
ALL LEFT SIDE TURN
SIGNAL LAMPS DO NOT
FLASH1. Faulty sense circuit. 1. Test and repair open right or left turn
switch sense circuit as required.
2. Faulty switch. 2. Test and replace multi-function switch as
required.
3. Faulty flasher. 3. Replace hazard switch/combination
flasher with a known good unit and check
operation. Replace hazard switch/
combination flasher unit as required.
4. Faulty signal circuit. 4. Test and repair open right or left turn
signal circuit as required.
ALL RIGHT SIDE OR ALL
LEFT SIDE TURN
SIGNALS FLASH TOO
RAPIDLY (MORE THAN
100 FLASHES PER
MINUTE)1. Faulty or missing bulb. 1. Test and replace faulty bulb as required.
2. Faulty ground circuit. 2. Test and repair open ground circuit as
required.
3. Faulty signal circuit 3. Test and repair open right or left turn
signal circuit as required.
4. Faulty flasher. 4. Replace hazard switch/combination
flasher with a known good unit and check
operation. Replace hazard switch/
combination flasher unit as required.
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SPECIFICATIONS - LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
LAMP BULB
Backup 3157 P27/7W
Brake 3157 P27/7W
Center High Mounted
Stop921/W16W
Front Fog 9145
Front Park 3157 P27/7W
Front Position W5W
Front Side Marker 168
Front Turn 3157 P27/7W
Headlamp (North
America)9007QL
Headlamp (Rest-Of-
World)H-4 W0W6
License Plate (North
America)168
License Plate (Rest-Of-
World)W5W
Rear Fog 3157 P27/7W
Rear Park/Tail 3157 P27/7W
Rear Turn 3157 P27/7W
Side Repeater W5W
BACKUP LAMP SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission
have a normally open, spring-loaded plunger type
back-up lamp switch (Fig. 2). The backup lamp
switch is located in a threaded hole on the side of the
manual transmission housing, beneath the floor
panel of the vehicle. The backup lamp switch has a
threaded body and a hex formation near the plunger
end of the switch, and an integral connector recepta-
cle at the opposite end of the switch. When installed,
only the connector receptacle and the hex formation
are visible on the outside of the transmission hous-
ing. Vehicles with an optional electronic automatic
transmission have a Transmission Range Sensor
(TRS) that is used to perform several functions,
including that of the backup lamp switch. The TRS is
described in further detail elsewhere in this service
information. The backup lamp switch cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
entire switch unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
The backup lamp switch controls the flow of bat-
tery current to the backup lamp bulbs at the back of
the vehicle through an output on the back-up lamp
feed circuit. The switch plunger is mechanically actu-
ated by the gearshift mechanism within the trans-
mission, which will depress the switch plunger and
close the switch contacts whenever the reverse gear
has been selected. The switch receives battery cur-
rent through a fuse in the Junction Block (JB) on a
fused ignition switch output (run) circuit whenever
the ignition switch is in the On position. A take out
of the engine wire harness connects the backup lamp
switch to the vehicle electrical system. The backup
lamp switch and circuits can be tested using conven-
tional diagnostic tools and methods.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BACKUP LAMP
SWITCH
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Locate and disconnect the engine wire harness
connector for the backup lamp switch from the
switch connector receptacle.
(4) Check for continuity between the two terminal
pins in the backup lamp switch connector receptacle.
(a) With the gear selector lever in the Reverse
position, there should be continuity.
(b) With the gear selector lever in any position
other than Reverse, there should be no continuity.
Fig. 2 Backup Lamp Switch - Typical
1 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2 - BACKUP LAMP SWITCH
3 - ENGINE WIRE HARNESS
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