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Interior Lamps are Erratic w/Dimmer Switch

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Were you sent here from the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

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2

Inspect the wiring harness connecting the instrument panel dimmer rheostat to the instrument cluster for damage, looseness, or exposed wiring.

Is the wiring harness in good condition?

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Go to Step 4

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3

Repair or replace the wiring harness connecting the instrument panel dimmer rheostat to the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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4

Replace the instrument panel dimmer rheostat. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement .

Is the interior lights dimming function operating normally?

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Go to Step 5

5

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Clear any DTCs which may have set. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing .
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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