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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Interior Lights Dimming System Check?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the panel dimmer switch connector.
  2. Turn the headlight switch to the PARK position.
  3. Connect a test lamp between terminal C and terminal D of the instrument panel dimmer switch harness connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step  3

Go to Step  4

3

Connect a fused jumper between terminal B of the panel dimmer switch harness connector and ground.

Do the interior lamps illuminate?

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Go to Step  5

Go to Step  6

4

Repair the open in CKT 150 between the panel dimmer switch and the ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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5

Backprobe the lamp dimmer module connector with a fused jumper between terminal B and ground.

Do the interior lamps turn off?

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Go to Step  7

Go to Step  8

6

Replace the panel dimmer switch.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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7

Repair the open or short to battery positive voltage in CKT 44 between the panel dimmer switch and the lamp dimmer module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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8

Replace the lamp dimmer module.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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