Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Verify that the interior backlighting does not dim.

Does the interior backlighting operate normally?

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

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Use the scan tool to monitor the Dimming Input and Backlight Dimming parameters while rotating the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch.

Do the parameters change on the scan tool?

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Test for an open, high resistance or short to ground in the following circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Test for a short to voltage in the I/P lamps dimming control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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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?

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Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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