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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

1

Did you review the Lighting System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the dome lamps are always ON.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

With the vehicle doors closed, put the dome lamp switch in the off position.

Did the dome lamps turn OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Inspect the dome lamp door ground signal circuit between the dome lamp assembly and the body control module (BCM) for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect the dome lamp BCM ground signal circuit between the dome lamp assembly and the BCM for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 6