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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Interior 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 Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Does one of the dome fluorescent work lamps remain on when manually turned On, and then OFF?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON one of the dome fluorescent work lamps.
  3. Turn OFF the ignition.
  4. Wait 12 to 15 minutes for the BCM to time out, turning off the dome fluorescent work lamp.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 4

4

Disconnect the dome fluorescent work lamp relay.

Is the dome fluorescent work lamp illuminated?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Test for a ground signal at the dome fluorescent work lamp relay control circuit of the dome fluorescent work lamp relay.

Is a ground signal present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 9

6

Test the dome fluorescent work lamp relay control circuit for short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. 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 12

Go to Step 11

8

Repair the dome fluorescent work lamp signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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9

Replace the dome fluorescent lamps relay. Refer to Relay Replacement In Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the dome fluorescent work lamp.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3