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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Depress the brake pedal.

Do all of the stop lamps illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Is only one lamp inoperative?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the stop lamp switch.
  2. Connect a 15-amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the stop lamp switch and the signal circuit of the stop lamp switch at the stop lamp switch connector.

Do the stop lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

With a test lamp connected to ground, backprobe the stop lamp switch battery positive voltage supply circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 9

6

Test for a high resistance, open or a short to ground in the switched stop lamp circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect the stop lamp switch adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

8

Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connectors of the console fuse block. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

Repair the open or short to ground in the stop lamp battery positive voltage supply circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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10

Repair the open or short to ground in the inoperative stop lamp voltage supply or ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the console fuse block. Refer to Console Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3