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For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp signal circuit at the stoplamp\auto trans shift lock control switch and a good ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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3

Connect a test lamp between the stoplamp\auto trans shift lock control switch power feed circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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4

Inspect for poor connections at the stoplamp\auto trans shift lock control switch harness connector. 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 stoplamp\auto trans shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Did you complete the replacement?

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6

Repair the high resistance or open in the stop lamp load circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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7

Repair the high resistance or open in the stop lamp switch power feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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8

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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