Fog Lamp; Diagnosis And Testing - Fog Lamp - Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual

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CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP UNIT (Continued)
Fig. 6 CHMSL BULB
1 - CHMSL UNIT
2 - CHMSL BULB
(3) Install the retaining screws.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CONDITION
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM
WITH ENGINE IDLING
OR IGNITION TURNED
OFF.
FOG LAMP BULBS
BURN OUT
FREQUENTLY
FOG LAMP 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 Z349/Z248
ground.
1. Charging system output too
high.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or
splices in circuit.
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR

FOG LAMP

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FOG LAMP

When a vehicle experiences problems with the fog
lamp system, verify the condition of the battery con-
nections, fuses, charging system, fog lamp bulbs, wire
connectors, relay, high beam switch, and headlamp
switch. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided by the lamp socket
when it comes in contact with the metal body, or
through a separate ground wire.
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire
brush.
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.
1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps and
posts.
2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
3. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Electrical, Charging,
4. Test battery state-of-charge. Refer to
Electrical, Battery System.
5. Load test battery. Refer to Electrical, Battery
System.
6. Test for voltage drop across Z349/248
ground locations. Refer to Electrical, Wiring
Information.
1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Electrical, Charging.
2. Inspect and repair all connectors and splices.
Refer to Electrical, Wiring Information.
CORRECTION
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