Headlamp Diagnosis - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

8L - 4 LAMPS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
HEADLAMP SWITCH
The headlamp switch is located on the upper left
side of the instrument panel. Refer to Group 8E,
Instrument Panel and Systems, for proper service
procedures.
CONDITION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING OR
IGNITION TURNED OFF
HEADLAMP BULBS BURN
OUT FREQUENTLY
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE RUNNING
ABOVE IDLE

HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS

POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Loose or corroded battery cables.
2. Loose or worn generator drive belt.
3. Charging system output too low.
4. Battery has insufficient charge.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1 ground.
7. Both headlamp bulbs defective.
1. Charging system output too high.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.
1. Charging system output too low.
2. Poor lighting circuit Z1 ground.
3. High resistance in headlamp
circuit.
4. Both headlamp bulbs defective.
HIGH-BEAM HEADLAMP SWITCH
The high beam headlamp switch is part of the
multi-function switch located on the steering column.
Refer to Group 8J, Turn Signals and Warning Flash-
ers, for proper service procedures.
1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
and posts.
2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
3. Test and repair charging system, refer
to Group 8A, Battery
4. Test battery state-of-charge, refer to
Group 8A, Battery.
5. Load test battery, refer to Group 8A,
Battery.
6. Test for voltage drop across Z1 ground
locations, refer to Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
7. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
1. Test and repair charging system, refer
to Group 8A, Battery.
2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices, refer to Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
1. Test and repair charging system, refer
to Group 8A, Battery.
2. Test for voltage drop across Z1 ground
locations, refer to Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
3. Test amperage draw of headlamp
circuit.
4. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
CORRECTION
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