Durango 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
Hi-Beam Indicator Lamp: Testing and Inspection
HARD-WIRED LAMP DIAGNOSIS
This lamp depends upon a hard wired circuit input to the instrument cluster for proper operation. The following procedure will help to diagnose
conditions that may cause an inoperative hard wired lamp circuit condition.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS)
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative headlamp high beam indicator lamp condition. If the problem being diagnosed is related to
inoperative headlamp high beams, refer to Headlamp Testing and Inspection.
See: Headlamp/Testing and Inspection
If no headlamp system problems are found, the following procedure will help locate an open in the high beam indicator lamp circuit. For complete
circuit diagrams, refer to Complete Body and Chassis Diagrams.
See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Diagrams By Group Number
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the instrument cluster.
2. Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the headlamps on and select the high beams with the multi-function switch stalk. Check for battery
voltage at the high beam indicator driver circuit cavity of the instrument cluster wire harness connector B. If OK, replace the faulty bulb. If not
OK, repair the open high beam indicator driver circuit to the headlamp dimmer (multi-function) switch as required.