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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System.

1

Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Ensure that all doors are closed and the interior courtesy lamps turn off.

Do the exterior courtesy lamps remain illuminated?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Test the door exterior courtesy lamp ground circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door module (DDM) or passenger door module (PDM). 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 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the DDM or PDM. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side or Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Passenger Side in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3