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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Interior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Does the courtesy lamp function of the suspect reading lamp operate properly?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

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  1. Remove the bulb from the inoperative reading lamp.
  2. Turn ON the reading lamp switch.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the feed circuit of the inoperative reading lamp bulb and good ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Connect a test lamp between the feed circuit of the inoperative reading lamp bulb and reading lamp ground circuit.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Inspect for poor connections at the bulb of the inoperative reading lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the inoperative reading lamp bulb. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Courtesy Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Repair the high resistance or an open in the feed circuit of the inoperative reading lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Repair the high resistance or an open in the ground circuit of the inoperative reading lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system to order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2