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Fog Lamps Always On Export, Rear

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you review the fog lamp operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

2

Attempt to operate the fog lamp.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the rear fog lamp switch.

Is the rear fog lamp illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Remove the rear fog lamp relay.

Is the rear fog lamp illuminated?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the rear fog lamp relay control circuit of the rear fog lamp relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Repair the short to voltage in the rear fog lamp supply voltage circuit between the rear fog lamp relay and the rear fog lamp.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Replace the rear fog lamp switch. Refer to Rear Fog Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the rear fog lamp relay.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3

Fog Lamps Always On Luxury

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics

1

Did you review the fog lamps operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn OFF the low beam headlamps.
  3. Turn OFF the fog lamps.

Does the fog lamp system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the fog lamp switch.

Are the fog lamps illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Disconnect the fog lamp relay.

Are the fog lamps illuminated?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Test the front fog lamp switch signal circuit of the fog lamp relay for a short to voltage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fog lamp 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 11

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fog lamp relay. 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 11

Go to Step 10

8

Repair the front fog lamps supply voltage circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the fog lamp switch. Refer to Fog Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the fog lamp relay. Refer to Fog Lamp Relay Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3