GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Verify that the license lamps are inoperative.

Do the license lamps operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Is the right tail lamp inoperative also?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the inoperative bulbs/sockets for open filaments or poor terminal contact.

Does any lamp have an open filament or poor terminal contact?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the open, high resistance, or short to ground in the park lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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6

Repair the open or high resistance in the park lamps supply voltage circuit or ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the inoperative bulb or repair/replace the socket. Refer to Wiring Repairs or License Lamp Bulb Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3