Installation; Rear Fog Lamp - Export Description; Operation; Diagnosis And Testing - Rear Fog Lamp - Export - Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual

8L - 32 LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
REAR FOG LAMP - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 42 TAIL LAMP BULBS
1 - REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP
2 - REAR TAIL LAMP
3 - REAR STOP LAMP
4 - REAR FOG LAMP
5 - BACK-UP LAMP
6 - TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY
Some vehicles are equipped with rear fog lamps
(Fig. 42). The rear fog lamp is integrated into the tail
lamp assembly. If the rear fog lamp proves faulty the
entire tail lamp must be replaced. Rear fog lamps
utilize a red lens and clear bulb.
Rear fog lamps are standard equipment in certain
parts of the world where excessive fog is experienced
on a regular basis.

OPERATION

The rear fog lamps are turned ON and OFF with
the rear fog lamp switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING
SWITCH - OPERATION) and Wiring Diagrams.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR FOG LAMP
- EXPORT
NOTE: Battery must be completely charged (12v)
prior to testing. It may also be necessary to install
battery charger on the vehicles electrical system
when performing this test. Refer to the Battery sec-
tion of the service manual for detailed information.
- EXTERIOR/FOG
(1) Remove the rear fog lamp bulb and check for
burned out condition, replace bulb if necessary.
(2) If bulb appears OK, reinstall the bulb in its
socket and turn fog lamps ON and check for proper
operation. If lamp is still inoperative proceed to Step 3.
(3) Remove lamp bulb and check for proper power
(12v) and ground connections in lamp socket. If
power and/or ground connections are not present,
trace wire until open or short is found.

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the tail lamp from the vehicle.
(2) Rotate the rear fog lamp socket one-third turn
and pull from lamp housing (Fig. 42).
(3) Pull the rear fog lamp bulb straight from its
socket.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the rear fog lamp bulb and socket in the
lamp housing (Fig. 42).
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the tail lamp assembly in the vehicle.
REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH -
EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
LAMP
Fig. 43 REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH
Vehicles equipped with rear fog lamps utilize a
rear fog lamp switch. This switch is located next to
the headlamp switch on (Fig. 43). The rear fog lamp
switch is the primary controller of the rear fog
lamps.
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