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DEFINITION: This diagnostic chart should be used when the dome lamps are operating with the courtesy lamp switch, but not operating with the door jamb switch(es).

1

Did you perform the BCM Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

2

Do the courtesy/dome lamps function from any of the doors?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Connect a DMM between connector C305 cavity D3 (passengers door) or connector C304 cavity F9 (driver door) to ground.
  2. Open the driver's door and the passenger door.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Locate and repair open in CKT 328 (PPL) passenger's doors or CKT 159 (TAN) drivers door between connector C304/C305 and door jamb switches.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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5

Connect a DMM between connector C304 cavity E7 and ground with the door still open.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

6

  1. Disconnect C304 and the headlamp and panel dimmer switch connector.
  2. Connect a DMM between connector C304 cavity E7 and cavity L at headlamp and panel dimmer switch connector.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Locate and repair open in CKT 157 (GRY) between C304 and headlamp and panel dimmer switch connector cavity L.

Is the repair completed?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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8

  1. Connect a DMM across headlamp and panel dimmer switch terminals L and B.
  2. Ensure dome lamp defeat switch is OFF.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace headlamp and panel dimmer switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Is repair complete?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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10

Locate and repair open in CKT 156 (WHT) between the headlamp and the panel dimmer switch and S209.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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11

  1. Check for an open in CKT 157 (GRY) between C304 and body control module, repair as necessary.
  2. If no open is found, replace the BCM.

Is repair completed?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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12

Connect a DMM between the suspect door jamb switch and ground.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Repair open in CKT 328 (PPL) passengers doors or CKT 159 (GRY) drivers door between door jamb switch and connectors C304/C305.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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14

Replace door jamb switch. Refer to Door Jamb Switch Replacement .

Is repair completed?

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Go to DTC 12 Diagnostic System Check

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