Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 417

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FOG LAMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PARK, TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP SYSTEMS
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided through a separate
ground wire.
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire
brush and coat the inside of the socket lightly with
Mopar Multi-Purpose Grease or equivalent.
HEADLAMPS
DESCRIPTION
Headlamps on the Durango are modular in design.
The turn/park lamp module is incorporated into the
headlamp module. The module contains four bulbs; a
dual filament headlamp bulb, two dual filament turn/
park bulbs, and a side marker bulb.
OPERATION
Headlamps and parking lamps are controlled by
the headlamp switch. The multifunction switch
mounted on the steering column controls the high
beam function, and the turn signal function.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The headlamp switch modules located on the
instrument panel. The headlamp switch controls the
parking lamps and the headlamps. A separate switch
in the module controls the interior lamps, and instru-
ment cluster illumination. This switch also contains
a rheostat for controlling the illumination level of the
instrument cluster lamps.
OPERATION
The headlamp switch has an off position, a parking
lamp position, and a headlamp on position. High
LAMP SERVICE
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LIFTGATE/CARGO LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TAIL, BRAKE, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LICENSE PLATE LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UNDERHOOD LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DOME LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2ND SEAT DOME/READING LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OVERHEAD CONSOLE READING LAMP . . . . . . . 20
beams are controlled by the multifunction switch on
the steering column. The headlamp switch cannot be
repaired. It must be replaced. Refer to Group 8E for
removal and installation procedures, and Group 8W
for wiring.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Daytime Running Lights (Headlamps) System
is installed on vehicles manufactured for sale in Can-
ada only. A separate module, mounted on the cowl,
controls the DRL.
OPERATION
The headlamps are illuminated when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. The DRL module
receives a vehicle-moving signal from the vehicle
speed sensor. This provides a constant head-
lamps-on condition as long as the vehicle is moving.
The lamps are illuminated at less than 50 percent of
normal intensity.
TAIL/STOP/TURN SIGNAL/BACK–UP LAMP
DESCRIPTION
The taillamps on the Durango are mounted at the
rear of the vehicle, outboard of the rear hatch and
integrated into the lines of the vehicle. The taillamp
module contains a housing, lens, and three bulbs.
Dual filament bulb is used for tail, stop, and turn
signal operations. A separate bulb is used for back-up
illumination.
OPERATION
Tail lamp functions are controlled by the headlamp
switch. Turn signal operations are controlled by the
multifunction switch. Stop lamp functions are con-
trolled by the stoplamp switch. The back-up lamps
are controlled by the back-up lamp switch on the
transmission.
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