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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Dome Lamp Switch Signal

3

3

3

--

Left Front Door Open Switch Signal

4

4

4

--

Right Front Door Open Switch Signal

4

4

4

--

Courtesy Lamp Control

B1480 00

1, 2

--

--

Courtesy Lamp Control - Left Door

2

2

2

--

Courtesy Lamp Control - Right Door

2

2

2

--

Courtesy Lamp Switch - Console Control

2

2

--

--

Courtesy Lamp Low Control

2

1, 2

1, 2

--

Courtesy Lamp - Left Door Ground

--

2

--

--

Courtesy Lamp - Right Door Ground

--

2

--

--

Courtesy Lamp Switch - Console Ground

--

2

--

--

Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Ground

--

3

--

--

I/P Compartment Lamp Ground

--

2

--

--

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Assembly Ground

--

2

--

--

Rear Compartment Lid Pull Down Actuator Ground

--

2

--

--

Underhood Lamp Ground

--

2

--

--

Vanity Mirror Lamp - Right Ground

--

2

--

--

Vanity Mirror Lamp - Left Ground

--

2

--

--

1. Rearview Mirror Lamps Inoperative - Inside

2. Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

3. Dome Lamp Switch Malfunction

4. Door Open Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The INTERIOR LIGHTS fuse supplies battery voltage to the body control module (BCM). The BCM applies battery voltage to the courtesy lamps through the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit. When any door is opened, the jam switch contacts close and the BCM receives a door-open input. If the BCM receives a door lock or unlock input or a rear hatch open input, the BCM will activate the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit, providing battery voltage to all of the instrument panel (I/P) courtesy lamps, rearview mirror lamps, and rear compartment lamps. The courtesy lamps can be manually activated by placing the interior lamp switch in the DOME position. The BCM also provides a serial data message to the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) to apply battery voltage to the courtesy lamps located on each door.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Dome Lamp Switch parameter while pressing and releasing the dome lamp switch. The reading should toggle between Off and On.
  2. If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Dome Lamp Switch Malfunction.
  3. Observe the scan tool LF Door Open Switch parameter while opening and closing the driver door. The reading should toggle between Door Open and Key Off.
  4. If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Door Open Switch Malfunction.
  5. Observe the scan tool RF Door Open Switch parameter while opening and closing the passenger door. The reading should toggle between Door Open and Key Off.
  6. If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Door Open Switch Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Console Courtesy Lamp Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the console courtesy lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, console open, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal B.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance, if the circuit tests normal, replace the console lamp switch.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the console courtesy lamp.

Dome Lamp Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver information center (DIC) switch.
  2. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 7.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Dome Lamp Switch parameter is Off.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 4 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground. Verify the scan tool Dome Lamp Switch parameter is On.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DIC switch.

Door Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative door courtesy lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 2.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the ground circuit terminal 2.
  5. Command the inoperative Door Exterior Courtesy Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  6. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative door courtesy lamp.

Door Open Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative door latch assembly.
  2. Ignition OFF, interior lamps OFF, doors CLOSED, test for less than 5 ohms between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
  3. • Driver door latch ground terminal 8
    • Passenger door latch ground terminal 3
    If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Door Open Switch parameter is Key Off.
  5. If not the specified value, test the appropriate signal circuit terminal listed below for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    • Driver door open switch signal terminal 7
    • Passenger door open switch signal terminal 2
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the appropriate signal circuit terminal listed below and ground. Verify the scan tool Door Open Switch parameter is Door Open.
  7. • Driver door open switch signal terminal 7
    • Passenger door open switch signal terminal 2
    If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inoperative door latch assembly.

Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the I/P compartment lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, interior lamps OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the I/P compartment lamp switch.

Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative courtesy lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal B.
  7. Command the Interior Lamps ON with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON for 5 seconds and then turn OFF.
  8. If the test lamp remains ON at all times, test the control circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative courtesy lamp.

Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative rear compartment lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, rear compartment lid open, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance, if the circuits test normal, replace the rear compartment lid pull down actuator.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative rear compartment lamp.

Underhood Lamp Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the underhood lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the underhood lamp.

Vanity Mirror Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative vanity mirror.
  2. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, interior lamps OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative vanity mirror.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Door Lock Replacement
    •  Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
    •  Driver Information Display Switch Replacement
    •  Sunshade Replacement
    •  Cargo Lamp Replacement
    •  Underhood Lamp Replacement
    •  Console Replacement
    •  Door Trim Panel Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM, DDM, IPC, or PDM replacement, setup, and programming