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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Place the headlamp to the PARK position.

Do all of the park lamps and license lamps illuminate?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Using a test lamp, backprobe the inoperable license lamp between the park lamp switch signal circuit and a known good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair a poor connection or an open in the park lamp switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  8

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5

Using a test lamp, backprobe the inoperable license lamp between the park lamp switch signal circuit and the ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair a poor connection or an open in the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the rear compartment wiring harness. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Wiring Harness Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

Go to Step 2