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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the gear selector in park or neutral.

Do the backup lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Disconnect the transaxle range switch.

Are the backup lamps illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the backup lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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5

Replace the transaxle range switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T4-E.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3