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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. Place the interior lamp switch in the HI position.
  2. Remove the bulb from the inoperative reading lamp.
  3. Turn ON the reading lamp switch, if equipped.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the inoperative reading lamp bulb and the ground circuit of the inoperative reading lamp bulb.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

3

Inspect for poor connections at the bulb of the inoperative reading 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 4

4

Replace the inoperative reading lamp bulb.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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5

  1. Disconnect the inoperative reading lamp.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the signal feed circuit of the inoperative reading lamp and the ground circuit of the inoperative reading lamp.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Test the signal feed circuit of the inoperative reading lamp for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 10

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the connector of the inoperative reading 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 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the inoperative reading lamp. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Courtesy Lamp Replacement or Overhead Console Courtesy Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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10

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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