Car Problems - Intrepid Lights

musicandpoetry · 10-24-2007, 02:13 PM

I drive a 2003 Dodge Intrepid and my interior lights including,Dome,radio and space where gauges sit flash. What is the problem and how can I fix it?

**Snoopdogie187** · 10-24-2007, 06:59 PM

Does the car do this when driving or all the time? I would tend to thing there is a problem with the wiring some where, either the fuse is lose (inside the fuse could be lose too) or a wire some where is lose.

**bruiser** · 10-24-2007, 07:28 PM

Sounds like a ground/earth problem.

island auto · 10-28-2007, 03:15 PM

NUMBER: 08-022-03 read this

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: July 4, 2003

SUBJECT:
Headlamp/Instrument Panel Illumination

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying dielectric grease to the headlamp switch wiring connector.

MODELS:

2000 - 2004 (LH) LHS/300M/Concorde/Intrepid

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Subject vehicles may have the instrument cluster illumination change in brightness.

Subject vehicles equipped with "auto-lamps" may also have headlamps or fog lamps come on at unexpected times while the switch is in "auto-lamp" mode.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the vehicle operator describes one or both of the above Symptoms, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

NOTE :DO NOT REPLACE HEADLAMP SWITCH BECAUSE PART REPLACEMENT WILL NOT CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the instrument panel left end cap.

3. Remove steering column shroud cover.

4. Tilt the steering column down into the lowest position.

5. Remove one screw (Limited/300M) to cluster bezel.

6. Remove the items to expose bezel mounting screws. Items vary depending on model.

7. Remove two screws over upper cluster bezel in instrument panel brow area and all remaining attaching screws (four on Intrepid, Limited, and 300M, and five on Concorde).

8. Using a trim stick (special tool # CA755), gently pry out on the instrument panel cluster bezel.

9. Disconnect and connect the wire harness from the headlamp switch three (3) times to clean the contacts.

10. Disconnect the wire harness from the headlamp switch and apply Mopar Dielectric Grease, p/n J8126688, to the harness connector terminals.

11. Reconnect the harness to the headlamp switch.

12. Reassemble the instrument panel.

13. Connect the negative battery cable and set the clock to the correct time.

khooper · 07-08-2008, 04:56 PM

That's the most bizzarre symptom i've heard yet. the brake light problem could be in the stop light switch or a loose connection or even in the turn signal switch. the interior light could be in one of the door switches or the headlight switch.
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10-24-2007, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
musicandpoetry Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Car Problems - Intrepid Lights I drive a 2003 Dodge Intrepid and my interior lights including,Dome,radio and space where gauges sit flash. What is the problem and how can I fix it?

10-24-2007, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,745 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Car Problems Does the car do this when driving or all the time? I would tend to thing there is a problem with the wiring some where, either the fuse is lose (inside the fuse could be lose too) or a wire some where is lose. __________________ studying = day + night + any free time - times I have exams Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

10-24-2007, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,649 OS: xp	Re: Car Problems Sounds like a ground/earth problem.

10-28-2007, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
island auto Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: harkers island north carolina usa Posts: 19 OS: xp	Re: Car Problems - Intrepid Lights NUMBER: 08-022-03 read this GROUP: Electrical DATE: July 4, 2003 SUBJECT: Headlamp/Instrument Panel Illumination OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves applying dielectric grease to the headlamp switch wiring connector. MODELS: 2000 - 2004 (LH) LHS/300M/Concorde/Intrepid SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Subject vehicles may have the instrument cluster illumination change in brightness. Subject vehicles equipped with "auto-lamps" may also have headlamps or fog lamps come on at unexpected times while the switch is in "auto-lamp" mode. DIAGNOSIS: If the vehicle operator describes one or both of the above Symptoms, perform the Repair Procedure. PARTS REQUIRED: REPAIR PROCEDURE: NOTE :DO NOT REPLACE HEADLAMP SWITCH BECAUSE PART REPLACEMENT WILL NOT CORRECT THIS CONDITION. 1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the instrument panel left end cap. 3. Remove steering column shroud cover. 4. Tilt the steering column down into the lowest position. 5. Remove one screw (Limited/300M) to cluster bezel. 6. Remove the items to expose bezel mounting screws. Items vary depending on model. 7. Remove two screws over upper cluster bezel in instrument panel brow area and all remaining attaching screws (four on Intrepid, Limited, and 300M, and five on Concorde). 8. Using a trim stick (special tool # CA755), gently pry out on the instrument panel cluster bezel. 9. Disconnect and connect the wire harness from the headlamp switch three (3) times to clean the contacts. 10. Disconnect the wire harness from the headlamp switch and apply Mopar Dielectric Grease, p/n J8126688, to the harness connector terminals. 11. Reconnect the harness to the headlamp switch. 12. Reassemble the instrument panel. 13. Connect the negative battery cable and set the clock to the correct time.

07-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
khooper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Re: Car Problems - Intrepid Lights That's the most bizzarre symptom i've heard yet. the brake light problem could be in the stop light switch or a loose connection or even in the turn signal switch. the interior light could be in one of the door switches or the headlight switch. ____________________________ Check out: Autopartswarehouse