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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

1

Did you review the Interior Lights Circuit Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the dome lamps are always on. Does the system operate normally

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Disconnect the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver.
  2. With all of the doors closed, test for a short to ground in the door jamb switch circuit.
  3. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is a short to ground present?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to ground in the door jamb switch circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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5

Test the ground circuit of the Dome lamp circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is a short to ground present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to ground in the dome lamp ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.

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