2002 Dodge Ram No rear driving lights

2002 DODGE RAM
80,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRERICG
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No rear driving lights. All in front are OK, and brake lights, backup lights, and turn signals are OK in back. However, there are no standard driving lights functioning in the rear, including license plate light.

Bulbs are good - swapped with blinkers and work fine. Suspected fuse, but all fuses are in tact.

Any ideas?
Jan 29, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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Hi drericg, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Check and test fuse no. 15 50amp in the integrated power module at left front of engine compartment. If okay test the park lamp relay or swap it with a like one if okay problem is coming from the front control module
Jan 30, 2010 at 12:18 AM
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I checked fuse 15 (50 amp) and it was good, but swapped anyway. No change. I also swapped relay with another identical. Again no change.

Can I test the FCM? How do I access?

Thanks
Jan 30, 2010 at 1:01 AM
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You might want to check the wire to the FCM park lamp relay control circuit for a short or open-wire good FCM is defective

BRB with the EWD I'm having problems giving it to you be standing by
Jan 30, 2010 at 1:20 AM
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_FCM_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_FCM2_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_FCM3_1.jpg

Jan 30, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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Thanks for the diagram! Sorry I don't understand "BRB with the EWD" from your previous post... Can you explain?

Is the FCM near the fuse box? How to access?

Thanks.
Jan 30, 2010 at 11:56 PM
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Disregard the FCM Check these splices at S324/326-The S324 is at the left rear chassis and the 326 right rear chassis-See below Note: both tail and license lights going to the back meets up at theses splices-the ground is good otherwise the brake/turn signals w/n work-they all share the same common ground-go ahead and check the G106 see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_no_tail_and_license_light_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_G106_1.jpg

Feb 9, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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I looked at splices and ground. All appears OK.

I checked voltages at plug into rear light panel on one side. 5 wires go in. It appears 2 are ground and 3 power to the 3 bulbs. Each gets power (and light up) at appropriate times: backup when in reverse, brake when brake on, blink with turn signal. "Lamp Out" light on dash lights up when lamp is pulled. However, nothing seems to be telling the appropriate lights to turn when when head lights are turned on, so back of truck is dark unless turning, signaling, or braking.

Any further ideas? Did I miss something?
Thanks
Feb 20, 2010 at 1:41 PM
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We're right back with the front control module -and I dunno where its located been try my MIt1 and Alldata auto references but nothing seems to be coming up about it or its location-Sorry
Feb 20, 2010 at 1:48 PM
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hello if you are still looking for the FCM its on the side of the fuse box in the fender unbolt the whole fuse box and the FCM is the metal box that is screwed to the side of it. trust me i got a truck here with no brake lights turn signals horn or windshield wipers. hope i could help.
Feb 25, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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ATTN:sthrnman, I really appreciate your help on the location TY
Feb 25, 2010 at 7:06 PM