Taillights keep failing?

CGOONAN

MEMBER
2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
180,000 MILES

Hi,

The mechanic said it was some sort of circuit board or computer board, or something. He replaced the parts and the taillights worked for a while but have failed again. I called the mechanic who doesn’t remember, can’t or won’t try to recall the part he replaced, wants me to wait two weeks for him to look at it, then order the parts and then repair a further 2-3 weeks later.
I just would like to know the name of the part so I can describe the problem to a new mechanic and ask him to order the parts as soon as possible. Also is this a known problem that this part fails so readily.
I really appreciate any help you can give me. I can’t afford a new car and have to keep my van on the road.
Thanks ahead of time,
Carol

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,747 POSTS

Hi,

Wow, that is a tough question. There really aren't any printed circuit boards (PCB) in the circuit other than ones integral to the integrated power module. If it was a 2011 or newer, there is a PCB inside the tail lamp assembly, but that is for the LED lighting.

I attached a wiring schematic below. It shows the entire circuit. See if you recognize any of the component names from his work. Additionally, If I had to guess, the issue isn't the lamps, but instead, it is likely related to the integrated power module (connector issues).

Let me know how expensive the last repair was. That may point me in the right direction.

Take care,

Joe

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