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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Raise the hood.

Does the underhood lamp turn ON?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the underhood lamp switch.
  2. Probe the underhood lamp switched battery positive voltage supply circuit with the test lamp connected to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Connect a test lamp between the switched battery positive voltage supply circuit of the underhood lamp and the ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect the underhood lamp switch harness connector for a poor connection. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Repair the poor connection or an open in the switched battery positive voltage supply circuit of the underhood lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Repair the poor connection or the open in the ground circuit of the underhood lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the underhood lamp switch. Refer to Underhood Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3