GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMP position.
  3. Place the fog lamp switch in the OFF position.

Do the fog lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.

Do the fog lamps remain illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Remove the fog lamps relay.

Do the fog lamps remain illuminated?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5

Probe the fog lamp relay control circuit of the fog lamps relay with a test lamp that is connected to battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

6

Test the front fog lamp switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

7

Test the fog lamp relay control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fog lamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

10

Repair a short to voltage in the front fog lamps supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair

Go to Step 14

--

11

Replace the fog lamps relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

--

12

Replace the fog lamp switch. Refer to Fog Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

--

13

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

--

14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3