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Old 11-04-2011, 07:10 PM
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when i switch on the headlights , only the left or right side lights up, and when i use the dimmer switch , the opposite side headlight lights up and the first one goes out ????? both clearance lights burn brightly ... so not a ground problem and i checked the headlight bulbs, both are good on both filaments .... ??
also .... the windshield washer does not squirt fluid ...wipers run fine ?? ???
i guess i need wiring diagrams that could have wire colors or pin numbers on the junction blocks??? i need a beer too!!
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Did both (lights and wiper) problem start at the same time? Windshield washer - are we talking about the front or back? Have someone hit the washer button while you stick your head under the hood - do you hear the washer motor running? If you do, check your hoses for cracks, clogs, etc.
 
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yes .... all problems began about the same time .... neither washer motor runs ... can someone help me locate a wiring diagram that shows the wiring from the control unit to the lights and washer motors ?// dddon
 
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Originally Posted by dddon
yes .... all problems began about the same time .... neither washer motor runs ... can someone help me locate a wiring diagram that shows the wiring from the control unit to the lights and washer motors ?// dddon
Check this link for service manuals for the Caravan. I'm having the same problem with my washer.



http://oskin.ru/pub/chrysler-dodge/m...ravan_Voyager/
 
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check connection c5 on bcm looks like both headlight and washer run thru it also check front control module as it is know to have connection problems

here are the diagrams you requested good luck






 

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usually indicates a bad integrated (intelligent) power module....seen many of these...
 
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usually indicates a bad integrated (intelligent) power module....seen many of these...
The IPM or the attached FCM? As I understand it the FCM is what splits the single input (PCI data base from BCM) to the IPM into 4 outputs to each corresponding headlight filament.
 

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Originally Posted by dddon
when i switch on the headlights , only the left or right side lights up, and when i use the dimmer switch , the opposite side headlight lights up and the first one goes out ????? both clearance lights burn brightly ... so not a ground problem and i checked the headlight bulbs, both are good on both filaments .... ??
also .... the windshield washer does not squirt fluid ...wipers run fine ?? ???
i guess i need wiring diagrams that could have wire colors or pin numbers on the junction blocks??? i need a beer too!!
dddon
A fair number of folks on several forums have reported some success fixing your identical headlight problem by either cleaning corrosion or slightly bending the contacts at the FCM to IPM connection. Disconnect the negative battery cable then remove 4 bolts securing the FCM to the IPM (fuse box). Just pull the FCM off. The wide spade contacts #3,4,5,6 are for the headlights.
 

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