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Action

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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. Open the vanity mirror.
  3. Place the vanity mirror lamp switch to maximum intensity.
  4. Remove the inoperative bulb from the vanity mirror lamp.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the vanity mirror lamp bulb and a good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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3

Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the vanity mirror lamp bulb and the vanity mirror ground circuit.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

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4

Inspect for poor connections at the bulb of the vanity mirror 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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5

Replace the vanity mirror lamp bulb(s).

Did you complete the replacement?

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6

Repair the open in the power feed circuit of the vanity mirror lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Repair the high resistance or an open in the ground circuit of the vanity mirror lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Repair the high resistance or an open in the ground circuit of the vanity mirror lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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9

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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