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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Remove the IP compartment lamp.
  3. Probe the IP compartment lamp feed circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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3

Connect a test lamp between the feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp and the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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4

Inspect for poor connections at the IP compartment lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

5

Replace the IP compartment lamp. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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6

Repair the open in the feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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7

  1. Disconnect the IP compartment lamp switch.
  2. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper wire between the feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp switch and a good ground.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp and the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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8

  1. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper wire between the feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp switch and the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp and the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

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9

Inspect for poor connections at the connector of the IP compartment lamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

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10

Replace the IP compartment lamp switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

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11

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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12

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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