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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Fog Lights Schematics

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Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. With the scan tool, command the fog lamp relay ON and OFF.

Did the fog lamps turn ON and OFF with each command?

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Go to Step 10

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  1. With a scan tool, observe the fog lamp switch input parameter in the climate control panel (CCP) w/C67 or the instrument panel module (IPM) w/CJ2 data list.
  2. Turn the fog lamp switch ON and OFF.

Did the fog lamp switch input status turn ON and OFF with the switch?

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Go to Step 6

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Inspect for poor connections at the IPM w/CJ2 or the CCP w/C67. 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 22

Go to Step 5

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Replace the IPM w/CJ2 or CCP w/C67. Refer to Instrument Panel Module Replacement in Body Control System or Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.

Did you complete the replacement?

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6

Test the fog lamp switch input circuit for high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

7

Test the fog lamp switch ground circuit for high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

8

Inspect for poor connections at the fog lamp switch connector. 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

9

Replace the fog lamp switch. Refer to Fog Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the fog lamp relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the fog lamp relay switch side feed circuit and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 16

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Connect a test lamp between the coil side feed circuit of the fog lamp relay and a good ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 17

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  1. Connect a test lamp between the coil side feed circuit of the fog lamp relay and the control circuit of the fog lamp relay.
  2. With a scan tool, command the fog lamp relay ON and OFF.

Does the test light turn ON and OFF with each command?

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Go to Step 19

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between the fog lamp relay switch side feed circuit and the fog lamp supply voltage circuit at the fog lamp relay connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Did the fog lamps illuminate?

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Go to Step 18

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Inspect for poor connections at the fog lamp relay. 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 15

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Replace the fog lamp relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the fog lamp relay switch side feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

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Repair the high resistance or open in the fog lamp coil side feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

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Repair the high resistance or open in the fog lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

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19

Test the fog lamp relay control circuit for an open or short to power. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 20

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Inspect for poor connections at the dash integration module (DIM). 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 21

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Replace the DIM. Refer to Dash Integration Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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