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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

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

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Did you review the interior lighting description and operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

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  1. Place the headlamp switch in the PARK position.
  2. Operate the instrument panel (I/P) lamps dimmer switch.

Do the instrument panel lamps operate properly?

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

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3

Do the park lamps operate properly?

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Go to Park, License, and Tail Lamps Inoperative

4

Test for an open or high resistance in the instrument panel lamps dimmer switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp 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 7

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6

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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