headlights not working and......

[trichard310]

So my headlights decided not to work anymore. The brights only work if I hold the switch/toggle back. Foglights are working fine. If I turn the lights from the on position to off quicky, the marker light remain on? Also, an older issue, I get a tailgate open alert and the inside lights flash on and off while braking. Wait, not done yet! Door lock also dont work from the inside, also an older issue. If anyone could guide me in the right direction, that would be great.

 

[tjkj2002]

Replace the mutifunction switch for the light issues.

 

[trichard310]

Replace the mutifunction switch for the light issues.

Smacked it around, works again...for now! Thanks

 

[keeponjeepin]

It's not the multi-function switch, it's the BCM located on the backside of the fuse box - under drivers side of dash. It may need to be re-flashed. You maybe able to swap one with the same year/trim package. Chrysler gets $600-800 for new ones without the flash.

 

[Akedos]

Smacked it around, works again...for now! Thanks

Like literally smacked around the switch? Sounds like the multifunction switch as Troy said... likely a loose wire that won't fix itself permanently.

 

[tjkj2002]

It's not the multi-function switch, it's the BCM located on the backside of the fuse box - under drivers side of dash. It may need to be re-flashed. You maybe able to swap one with the same year/trim package. Chrysler gets $600-800 for new ones without the flash.

99.9% of all light issues like no headlights or interior lights flickering on when you hit a bump is the result of a bad multifuction switch.The power and grounds run through the BCM but the multifuction switch controls it all and it's extremely rare for a solid state parts of the BCM to go bad,it can happen but mostly due to getting wet or massive overload.

 

[trichard310]

Two weeks short of two years, and Im finally gunna fix this headlight headache. Looks like its the BCM. I've been smacking the kick panel on the driver side in order to make the lights work when driving at night. I replaced the MFS and the problem persist. My question is, does the replacement BCM need to match my trim exactly and need flashed? And if it does, is there a way I can tell if its the right part by looking at it, like a part number or serial number? And last, can anyone send me in the right direction for replacement part other than ebay/dealer? Thanks

PS. Problems all went away on there own except the driving lights. Doors locks, tailgate chime, bright lights, weird flashing interior lights all seem normal now.(dunno)(dunno)

 

[dude1116]

Random but have you replaced the battery since then? If you have a crappy/cheap battery you might experience issues.

 

[trichard310]

Random but have you replaced the battery since then? If you have a crappy/cheap battery you might experience issues.

yeah I have. Just the regular driving lights don't work. I smack the lower dash to the left of steering wheel, and they work...until I hit a big bump or turn the lights off.

 

[Billwill]

yeah I have. Just the regular driving lights don't work. I smack the lower dash to the left of steering wheel, and they work...until I hit a big bump or turn the lights off.

The interior fuse panel (Junction Panel) has the BCM mounted on the rear.

This panel also has the relay on the front for the Headlamps and has relays on the rear for other things...one of these relays is for Low beams.

You could have a sticking High beam or Low beam relay that works when you give it a good kick or go over a bump.

Could also be the Multifunction Switch for light problems as stated above.

 

[trichard310]

The interior fuse panel (Junction Panel) has the BCM mounted on the rear.

This panel also has the relay on the front for the Headlamps and has relays on the rear for other things...one of these relays is for Low beams.

You could have a sticking High beam or Low beam relay that works when you give it a good kick or go over a bump.

Could also be the Multifunction Switch for light problems as stated above.

Thanks, ill look into it.