Step | Action | Yes | No |
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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 | |
2 | Verify that the tail lamps are inoperative. Do the tail lamps operate normally? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 |