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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Do the incandescent lamps dim properly?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim

3

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Do the VF displays operate properly?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 4

4

Is the HVAC control module VF display inoperative?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 11

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the HVAC control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the voltage between the 54V VF display supply circuit and a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

54 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Test the 54V VF display supply circuit for the following conditions:

    • An open
    • A short to ground
    • A high resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). 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 12

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. 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 12

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Automatic.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the component with inoperative VF displays. Refer to one of the following:

    •  Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
    •  Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2