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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics and Interior Lights Schematics

1

Did you review Blackout (B/O) Lighting Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Blackout Lighting Circuit Operation

2

Verify that the marker lamps are inoperative.

Do the marker lamps operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual

Go to Step 3

3

Are all marker lamps inoperative?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

Inspect the fuse(s), check for corroded inline connectors, check for broken or partially broken wires inside insulation, and for properly installed aftermarket equipment.

Did you find the condition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Make necessary repairs.

Did you complete the repairs?

Go to Step 14

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6

  1. Place blackout (B/O) service switch in blackout (B/O) mode.
  2. Connect a test lamp at cavity A circuit 911 (PK) wire at blackout (B/O) service switch and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 14

7

Connect a test lamp between inline fuse cavity B circuit 911 (PK) wire and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test the supply circuit of the inoperative lamp for high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 9

9

Test the ground circuit of the inoperative lamp for high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 12

10

Locate and repair an open in circuit 911 (PK) wire between inline fuse B and blackout (B/O) service drive switch.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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11

Disconnect the blackout (B/O) marker lamp(s) and connect a test lamp between cavity A circuit 900 (BN/WH) front and circuit 900 (BN/WH) rear to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace blackout (B/O) marker lamp(s) assembly.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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13

Locate and repair an open in circuit 900 (BN/WH) front and circuit 900 (BN/WH) rear wire between inline fuse and blackout (B/O) marker lamp assembly.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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14

Connect a test lamp between the blackout (B/O) service switch to circuit 40 (OG) cavity B and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the blackout (B/O) service switch. Refer to Blackout Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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16

Connect a test lamp at I/P relay block connector C8 cavity C circuit 40 (OG) wire and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 17

Go to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems

17

Locate and repair open in circuit 40 (OG) wire between I/P relay block connector C8 cavity C and the blackout (B/O) service switch.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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18

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2