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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the front fog lamps are always ON.

Do the front fog lamps operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Remove the front fog lamp relay.

Do the front fog lamps turn OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Ensure that the front fog lamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Test for a ground signal at the front fog lamp relay control circuit terminal in the underhood fuse block. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is a ground signal present?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Test for a short to voltage in the front fog lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

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

Did you complete the repair?

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