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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

  1. Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK position.
  2. Use a DMM in order to backprobe the panel dimmer switch and measure the voltage between terminal B and ground.
  3. Adjust the panel dimmer switch between full dim and full intensity.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

4 V, B +

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

  1. Disconnect the lamp dimmer module connector.
  2. Use a DMM in order to measure the resistance between terminal B of the panel dimmer switch and terminal B of the lamp dimmer module connector.

Is the value within the specified range?

0-2ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

3

Replace the panel dimmer switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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4

Replace the lamp dimmer module. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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5

Repair the open in CKT 44 between the panel dimmer switch and the lamp dimmer module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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