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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Ensure the dome lamp override switch is in the OFF position.
  3. Connect a scan tool.
  4. Using the scan tool, check for any DTCs in the body control module (BCM).

Does the scan tool show any DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Go to Step 2

2

Is the dome light the only lamp that does not light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

3

  1. Open drivers door.
  2. Using the scan tool, read the driver door jamb switch status.

Does the scan tool show switch status as ACTIVE?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4

  1. Remove the dome light bulb.
  2. Connect a test lamp from terminal A to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Connect a self powered test lamp from terminal B to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair CKT 156 (WHT) for an open between the dome lamp and the mid bussed electrical center (MBEC).

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

Replace the bulb.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1732 (ORN) between the dome light and the MBEC.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

  1. Disconnect the LH mini wedge (door jamb switch).
  2. Connect a jumper wire from terminal A (base vehicle) or C (up level vehicle) to terminal D.
  3. Using the scan tool, read the driver door jamb switch status.

Does the scan tool show the switch status as ACTIVE?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the LH mini wedge (door jamb switch). Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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11

  1. Connect a jumper wire from terminal A (base vehicle) or C (up level vehicle) to ground.
  2. Using the scan tool, read the driver door jamb switch status.

Does the scan tool show the switch status as ACTIVE?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Locate and repair the open in CKT 126 (TAN) between the BCM and LH mini wedge (door jamb switch).

If no open is found, replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in body control system.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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13

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1850 (BLK) between LH mini wedge (door jamb switch) and ground.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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