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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: 

  1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems
  2.    • No DTCs are set.
       • The control module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.
  3. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Lighting System Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Lighting System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

    •  Backup Lamps Always On
    •  Backup Lamps Inoperative
    •  Backup Lamp Inoperative - One Lamp
    •  Courtesy Lamps Inoperative
    •  Courtesy Lamps Always On
    •  Courtesy Lamps Inoperative with Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
    •  Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative
    •  Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
    •  Fog Lamps Always On
    •  Fog Lamps Inoperative - All
    •  Fog Lamps Inoperative - One
    •  Hazard Lamps Inoperative
    •  Headlamps Inoperative - One Lamp
    •  Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams
    •  Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
    •  High Beam Indicator Inoperative
    •  Steering Wheel Controls Illumination Inoperative
    •  Instrument Panel Lamps Do Not Dim
    •  Instrument Panel Lamps Always On
    •  Instrument Panel Lamps Inoperative
    •  Instrument Panel Lamps Inoperative - One
    •  License Lamps Inoperative
    •  Park Lamps Always On
    •  Park Lamps Inoperative
    •  Park Lamps Inoperative - Front
    •  Park Lamps Inoperative - Rear
    •  Turn Signal Lamps Inoperative
    •  Turn Signal Indicators Inoperative
    •  Turn Signal Lamps Inoperative - Left or Right Side