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Dome Lights May Not Come On or Buzz Noise When Turning on Dome Lamps (Rework Dome Lamp Wiring Harness and Reprogram BCM)

Subject:Dome Lights May Not Come On or Buzz Noise When Turning on Dome Lamps (Rework Dome Lamp Wiring Harness and Reprogram BCM)

Models:2008 Chevrolet Express
2008 GMC Savana
with Ambulance Upfitter Sales Package (RPO YF2)



Condition

Some customers may comment that the interior dome lights may not come on. Other customers may also comment on a buzz noise when trying to turn on the dome lamps.

Correction


    Object Number: 1973037  Size: LF
  1. Locate and gain access to Fuse Block Body Connector X2 (62-Way Gray Connector) (8). Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in SI.
  2. Remove the Brown Wire (CKT 441) from pin 25.
  3. Splice the Brown Wire (CKT 441) to the Blue/White Wire (CKT 149) found in pin 18 of the connector. Refer to Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves in SI.
  4. Remove the right front windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.

  5. Object Number: 1965837  Size: LF

    Object Number: 823318  Size: CH
  6. Remove the Brown Wire (CKT 441) from in-line Front Headliner Harness to Body Harness Connector X205 (16-Way Black Connector) (2) in illustrations shown above from Cavity A and install into Cavity H.
  7. Install the right front windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.
  8. Reprogram the BCM with the latest software available in TIS2WEB.
  9. Verify that the condition has been corrected.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N9581*

Rework Dome Lamp Wiring Harness and Reprogram BCM

1.5 hrs

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.