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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Data Communication Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Observe the stop lamps while pressing the brake pedal.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents

Go to Step 3

3

Are all the stop lamps inoperative?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the supply voltage circuit of the inoperative lamp for high resistance, an open, or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 5

5

Test the ground circuit of the inoperative lamp for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

6

Test the battery positive circuit of the stop lamp switch for high resistance, an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Test the stop lamp switch signal circuit of the stop lamp switch for a short to ground, high resistance or an open. Refer to Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the bulb or high mount stop lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the stop lamp. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .

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