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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you review the exterior lighting operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

2

Place the marker lamp switch in the OFF position.

Are the marker lamps OFF?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the marker lamp relay.

Do the marker lamps remain illuminated?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Probe the marker lamp relay coil side control circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Leave the test lamp connected.
  2. Disconnect the marker lamp switch.

Does the test lamp remain illuminated?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

6

Repair a short to voltage in the marker lamps voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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7

Repair a short to voltage in the marker lamp relay coil side control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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8

Replace the marker lamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the marker lamp switch. Refer to Trailer Marker Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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