Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
2 | Verify that the tail lamps are inoperative. Do the tail lamps operate normally? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Inspect the appropriate fuse for the inoperative lamps in the body relay block. Is the fuse open? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Test the inoperative bulb or tail lamp printed circuit board for an open or poor terminal contact. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems. Did you find a condition? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
5 | Repair the short to ground in the inoperative tail lamps supply voltage circuit or license lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 8 | -- |
6 | Repair the open or high resistance in the inoperative tail lamps supply voltage circuit or ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 8 | -- |
7 | Replace the defective bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 8 | -- |
8 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
