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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Do the courtesy lights function properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Courtesy or Dome Lamps Inoperative

4

Remove and inspect the light bulb.

Is the lamp open?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Connect a test lamp between the inadvertent power relay output circuit of the instrument panel (IP) compartment lamp to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Connect a test lamp between the lamp ground circuit and a battery positive voltage circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the open in the inadvertent power relay output circuit between the IP compartment lamp and the body wiring harness junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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8

Repair the open in the lamp ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the bulb as necessary. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the IP compartment lamp assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3