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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Remove the bulb from the IP compartment lamp.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp bulb and a good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

3

Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp bulb and the ground circuit of the IP compartment lamp bulb.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

Inspect for poor connections at the bulb of the IP compartment lamp. 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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Go to Step 5

5

Replace the IP compartment lamp bulb.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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6

  1. Disconnect the IP compartment lamp/switch connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp/switch and a good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Repair open in the signal feed circuit of the IP compartment lamp/switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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8

Repair open in the IP compartment lamp ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Inspect for poor connections at the connector of the IP compartment lamp/switch. 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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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the IP compartment lamp/switch assembly.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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