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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Open the vanity mirror(s).

Do the lamps turn ON?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Does the I/P compartment lamp, underhood lamp, and inside rearview mirror lamp operate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Inoperative

4

  1. Remove and disconnect the sunshade from the headliner.
  2. Probe the vanity mirror lamp switched battery positive voltagecircuit with the test lamp connected to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Connect a test lamp between the switched battery positive voltage circuit of the vanity mirror lamp and the ground circuit of the vanity mirror lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect the vanity mirror lamp harness connector for a poor connection. 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 10

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the poor connection or the open in the switched battery positive voltage circuit of the vanity mirror lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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8

Repair the poor connection or the open in the ground circuit of the vanity mirror lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the vanity mirror lamp. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3