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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the STOP LAMP fuse.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 2

2

Using a test light, backprobe between the stop lamp switch harness connector C1 between terminal A and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

  1. Using a test light, backprobe between the stop lamp switch harness connector C1 terminal B to ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair a poor connection or open in circuit 17 between the stop lamp switch and S205.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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5

Adjust/Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment in hydraulic brakes.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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6

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 140.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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7

Repair a short to ground in circuit 140.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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8

Inspect circuit 140 for a short to ground.

Is there a short to ground in circuit 140?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

9

Repair the short to ground in circuit 17.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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