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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Place the reading/map lamp switch in the ON position.

Does the reading/map lamp illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Do the courtesy lamps operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

4

Remove the reading lamp bulb and inspect for damage.

Is the bulb OK?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Disconnect the reading/map lamp assembly connector.
  2. Probe the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Connect the test lamp between the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the reading/map lamp assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

8

Repair an open, high resistance in the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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9

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the reading lamp bulb. Refer to Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the reading/map lamp assembly. Refer to Reading Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3