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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

The following VF displays light:

    • Heater and A/C programmer
    • Instrument cluster
    • Passenger temperature control
    • Radio

Vacuum Fluorescent Display Inoperative - Heater and Air Conditioning (A/C) Control

2

Place the headlamp switch in the PARK position.

The above VF displays dim and the following interior lights light at the current dimming level:

    • Astray lamp
    • Door handle flood lamps (Buick)
    • Door switch flood lamps (Buick)
    • Fog lamp switch (Oldsmobile)
    • Headlamp switch (Buick)
    • Heater and A/C control
    • Instrument cluster
    • Panel dimming switch (Oldsmobile)
    • Passenger temperature control
    • Power mirror switch (Oldsmobile)
    • Power window switches (Oldsmobile)
    • PRNDL lamps (Buick)
    • Radio
    • Release switch (Oldsmobile)
    • Seat switches (Oldsmobile)
    • Seat/lock switches (Oldsmobile)
    • Shift select switch lamp (Oldsmobile)
    • Steering wheel controls
    • Traction control switch (Oldsmobile)
    • Trip odometer reset switch (Buick)

3

Operate the dimming switch in both directions through the full range of the switch.

In one direction the lamps become dim. In the other direction the lamps become bright.

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.