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For 1990-2009 cars only

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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. Disconnect the underhood lamp connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Probe the power feed circuit of the underhood lamp with a test lamp connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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3

Connect a test lamp between the power feed circuit of the underhood lamp and the ground circuit of the underhood lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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4

Inspect for poor connections at the underhood lamp connector. 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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5

Replace the underhood lamp. Refer to Underhood Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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6

Repair the open in power feed circuit of the underhood lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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7

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

Did you complete the repair?

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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