![]() ▷ Quickly flash for about 15 seconds when the alarm is arming. Name: Dodge Journey vehicle security warning light.ĭescription: The vehicle security warning light will: This isn't a fault, but if this happens, check the brake fluid reservoir. The brake warning light may occasionally flash when going round corners due to brake levels changing. It's essential that the fault is rectified immediately before driving. In this instance, the vehicle may take longer to stop than expected and the brakes may not perform as normal. The brake booster system applied greater force to the brakes when the driver presses the pedal. If the brake fluid is at an acceptable level and the brake warning light remains on, there's a possible malfunction with the hydraulic brake system or brake booster. If the brake light stays on, check the brake fluid level.ģ. Ensure the parking brake is fully released.Ģ. The brake light informs the driver that the parking brake is applied. The brake light will come on for the following reasons:ġ. Along with the warning light, a single chime will also sound indicating a fault.ĭescription: The red brake light is important as it monitors various functions including: If the airbag light comes on while driving or stays on constantly, it means there's a fault with the airbag system. If the airbag light no longer comes on, the bulb may be faulty and require replacement. As a precaution, I will take the solar panel with me tomorrow, it should be just enough juice in 105 degree weather to offset the drain of the dash LEDs and the few other low wattage bulbs that are live.Name: Dodge Journey airbag warning light.ĭescription: Under normal circumstances, the red airbag warning light illuminates on the dashboard for between 4 to 8 seconds when the ignition is switched to on/tun. If I go out and open the door, all lights will come on full and the interior lights will brighten up, then slowly dim with time.the car starts as normal even without the charger. I will call the dealer and see what they would charge for one.Īs I look outside at the car (it's parked outside my den's window) I notice that the lights are barely visible and I have it plugged into the charger. If this doesn't fix the issue, how much is a new module and how hard is it to install? Can I get one of the same number or from a similar year from a wreck? 99.5 Jetta GLS TDI, module number listed above. I really think I have a convenience module going belly-up, but I am going to spend this weekend cleaning every ground I can find. It also drives as normal and all windows, locks, roof, and other items work as expected. Opened the door, all the lights came on full brightness, including the interior lights and the car started as normal. I parked the car at work for over 9 hours today, came out, lights were still on, but very dim. (Remember, license plate lights are also lit.) I also read one group (can't recall which one), from the convenience module that reported the instrument lights at 100%. I scanned tonight with VAG-COM and had a few codes from the convenience module, which I suspect to be the culprit in this problem.Ĭontrol Module Part Number: 1J0 959 799 AJĠ1329 - Convenience System Data Bus in Emergency ModeĠ1335 - Drivers Seat/Mirror Position Control Module (J543)Ġ1331 - Not sure of this one, accidentally cleared codesĠ0943 - Not sure of this one, accidentally cleared codes If I mess with the switches in the circuit the dimness doesn't really vary, but flickers a bit. I can say with the dimmer in the circuit, it has no effect on the brightness even with the lights turned on. All the interior trim lights around the locks, vents, etc, dash lights and tail lights.Ĭlick to expand.I have completely disconnected and removed, both the dimmer and the headlight switch, the dimness basically stays the same, although over time, they seem to get dimmer. ![]() I had this happen once before, but it lasted only a few minutes, the damned things won't go off now. When the car is started, the dash lights brighten up quite a bit, but you can't control them with the dimmer switch. In messing with this, I noticed the the license plate lights are also on and getting dimmer with time, although when I open the door, the interior lights come on without issue. Disconnected the LED lights in the cubby, no change. I attempted to pull every fuse that remotely looked like the right fuse, no change. I fiddled with the ignition and moved the tilt wheel vigorously a few times, no change. I drove the car around the block, no change. ![]() Lightly rapped on the dash in various places, no change. I pulled out and unplugged the dimmer control, no change. I fiddled with the switch-even unplugging the standard NA light switch the dash lights won't go out. ![]() I started the car, then noticed the dash lights were on before I turned on the lights by the switch. OK, I went outside to move my car after my wife got home.
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