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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

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

1

Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle Control Systems

2

Operate each door.

Do both of the exterior lamps illuminate?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Open the drivers door.

Do the interior courtesy lamps operate normally?

Go to Step 4

Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

4

Are both exterior courtesy lamps on at all times?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Disconnect the exterior courtesy lamp from the door module.

Do the exterior courtesy (puddle) lamps turn OFF?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Replace the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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7

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Replace the Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Repair a short to battery positive voltage in the exterior lamps voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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