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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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle Control Systems

2

Operate each door.

Do the exterior courtesy lamps located on both doors illuminate?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Open the driver 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 control module associated with the exterior courtesy lamp in question.

Does the exterior courtesy lamp turn OFF?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the door control module . Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the appropriate door control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Locate and repair a short to battery positive voltage in the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3