Dim Headlight/High Beam Indicator On Issues
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Dim Headlight/High Beam Indicator On Issues
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT - 2.4L
Issue #1:
The front driver side headlight on the vehicle is dimly lit. When switching between low and high beam (and vice versa), the change in light bulb intensity is barely noticeable. The front passenger side headlight operates normally.
Issue #2:
The High Beam Indicator Light on the dashboard remains illuminated until the headlights or vehicle are shutoff. Normally, the 'stalk' of the Multifunction Switch, found on the Steering Column, allows you deactivate the High Beam Indicator Light.
Observations/Corrective Measures:
- Changing the headlight bulbs and fuses made no difference.
- With the driver side headlight bulb removed (low and high beam are both on one bulb), the High Beam Indicator Light on the dash operates normally with the 'click' of the Multifunction Switch.
- With both driver side headlight fuses removed from under the dash, the High Beam Indicator on the dash operates normally with the 'click' of the Multifuction Switch. With either the low or high beam fuse reinstalled, but not both, the High Beam Indicator Light operates normally with the 'click' of the Multifuction Switch yet the driver side headlight bulb does not light.
- The driver side headlight connector was tested for power. While it is receiving power, it is less than that supplied to the passenger side headlight and the voltage of the battery (12.4 volts vs. 11.6 volts).
- When the low beams are turned on and checked for voltage, a small amount of voltage can be found flowing through the high beam wiring as well. The same is true when the high beams are turned on and the low beam are off. This small amount of voltage is 0.17 volts respectively.
- All of the engine compartment and dashboard fuse box fuses/relays have been tested for continuity/resistance. All fall between 0.3 - 0.4 Ohms with the exception of Fuse #7 (Instrument Cluster Illumination, Parking Lights and Taillights). This fuse measures 0.8 Ohms and -0.1 Ohms when the probes on the Multimeter are reversed.
- The grounds to the front headlights have been checked and they check out as being 'Good.'
Any feedback regarding these issues is appreciated!
Issue #1:
The front driver side headlight on the vehicle is dimly lit. When switching between low and high beam (and vice versa), the change in light bulb intensity is barely noticeable. The front passenger side headlight operates normally.
Issue #2:
The High Beam Indicator Light on the dashboard remains illuminated until the headlights or vehicle are shutoff. Normally, the 'stalk' of the Multifunction Switch, found on the Steering Column, allows you deactivate the High Beam Indicator Light.
Observations/Corrective Measures:
- Changing the headlight bulbs and fuses made no difference.
- With the driver side headlight bulb removed (low and high beam are both on one bulb), the High Beam Indicator Light on the dash operates normally with the 'click' of the Multifunction Switch.
- With both driver side headlight fuses removed from under the dash, the High Beam Indicator on the dash operates normally with the 'click' of the Multifuction Switch. With either the low or high beam fuse reinstalled, but not both, the High Beam Indicator Light operates normally with the 'click' of the Multifuction Switch yet the driver side headlight bulb does not light.
- The driver side headlight connector was tested for power. While it is receiving power, it is less than that supplied to the passenger side headlight and the voltage of the battery (12.4 volts vs. 11.6 volts).
- When the low beams are turned on and checked for voltage, a small amount of voltage can be found flowing through the high beam wiring as well. The same is true when the high beams are turned on and the low beam are off. This small amount of voltage is 0.17 volts respectively.
- All of the engine compartment and dashboard fuse box fuses/relays have been tested for continuity/resistance. All fall between 0.3 - 0.4 Ohms with the exception of Fuse #7 (Instrument Cluster Illumination, Parking Lights and Taillights). This fuse measures 0.8 Ohms and -0.1 Ohms when the probes on the Multimeter are reversed.
- The grounds to the front headlights have been checked and they check out as being 'Good.'
Any feedback regarding these issues is appreciated!
Last edited by 2006Stratus; Sep 13, 2021 at 04:30 PM.
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Update: Issue Solved
After hours of investigation and countless tests, a short was found within the wiring bundle behind the left front headlamp. This bundle not only grounds the headlights but also the PCM, radiator fans and more. Why these other systems were not negatively impacted remains a mystery? The wiring within the wiring bundle for this ground was severely decayed to the point where the wiring turned to dust when removed. The bad section of wiring was cut out, replaced, soldered in and a new end connection installed. The headlights and high beam indicator now work as intended and are drawing their correct voltages.
After hours of investigation and countless tests, a short was found within the wiring bundle behind the left front headlamp. This bundle not only grounds the headlights but also the PCM, radiator fans and more. Why these other systems were not negatively impacted remains a mystery? The wiring within the wiring bundle for this ground was severely decayed to the point where the wiring turned to dust when removed. The bad section of wiring was cut out, replaced, soldered in and a new end connection installed. The headlights and high beam indicator now work as intended and are drawing their correct voltages.
