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DEFINITION: The instrument panel (IP) compartment lamp stays ON when the IP compartment is closed. However, the inadvertent load (battery rundown) protection turns OFF the IP compartment lamp after 10  minutes.

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step  2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Inspect the IP compartment lamp for proper contact and interface with the IP compartment.

Is the contact and the operation of the IP compartment lamp working correctly?

Go to Step  5

Go to Step  3

3

Repair the interface between the IP compartment lamp and the IP compartment.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step  5

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4

Replace the IP compartment lamp assembly.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step  5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step  2