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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Depress the brake pedal and inspect the brake lamps.

Does the brake lamps light?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Stop Lamps Inoperative

2

Remove and inspect the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) fuse.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Re-install the fuse.
  2. Remove and Inspect the light bulb filaments. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement .

Are the filaments open?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace lamps as necessary. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

Connect a self powered test lamp from terminal D of the CHMSL to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair the open CKT 1850 (BLK) between the lamp and the mid bussed electrical center (MBEC).

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1620 (LT BLU) between the fuse and the lamp.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Locate and repair the short to ground CKT 1620 (LT BLU) between the fuse and the lamp.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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