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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics and Interior Lights Schematics

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Blackout Lighting Circuit Operation

2

Observe the stoplamps while pressing the brake pedal.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

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

Did you find the condition?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Make necessary repairs.

Did you complete the repairs?

Go to Step 15

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5

Are all the stoplamps inoperative?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Disconnect blackout (B/O) service lamp switch.
  2. Connect test lamp between circuit 913 (WH) cavity D wire and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in circuit 913.

Did you correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

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8

Test the supply voltage circuit of the inoperative lamp for high resistance, an open, or a short to ground. 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 15

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 15

Go to Step 14

10

Using a fused jumper, connect cavity D to cavity F of the blackout (B/O) service lamp switch connector.

Do the brake lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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12

Connect a test lamp between terminal A of the rear blackout (B/O) stoplamps and ground.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in circuit 902.

Did you correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the blackout (B/O) stoplamp(s). Refer to Taillamp/Blackout (B/O) Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2