Interior Lights Dimming System Check. Pontiac Sun Runner - 2WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Do all of the illumination lamps light at full brilliance?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 2

2

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Are all of the illumination lamps inoperative?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 3

3

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Are the illumination lamps of the instrument panel cluster assembly inoperative?

--

Go to Step 34

Go to Step 4

4

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the rear defogger switch illumination lamp inoperative (4-door)?

--

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 5

5

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the illumination lamp of the rear wiper/washer switch inoperative (4-door)?

--

Go to Step 44

Go to Step 6

6

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the cigar lighter illumination lamp inoperative?

--

Go to Step 49

Go to Step 7

7

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the ashtray illumination lamp inoperative?

--

Go to Step 54

Go to Step 8

8

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the radio illumination inoperative?

--

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

Go to Step 9

9

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the illumination lamp of the cruise control on/off switch inoperative?

--

Go to Step 59

Go to Step 10

10

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the heater control illumination lamp inoperative?

--

Go to Step 64

Go to Step 11

11

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the illumination lamp of the manual selector lever inoperative (for automatic transmission)?

--

Go to Step 67

Go to Step 12

12

1. Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the PARK position.
2. Turn the illumination controller completely clockwise to full intensity.

Is the illumination lamp of the power/normal lever inoperative (for 4-speed automatic transmission)?

--

Go to Step 70

Go to Step 13

13 | Slowly turn the illumination controller counterclockwise. Do all of the illumination lamps dim as you turn the illumination controller? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 75
14 | Turn the headlamp/dimmer switch to the OFF position. Do all illumination lamps go out? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 78

15

1. Remove the headlamp relay 2.
2. Connect a J 36169-A fused jumper wire from cavity 2 of the headlamp relay 2 connector to cavity 4.

Do all of the illumination lamps light?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 25

16 | Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp from cavity 1 of the headlamp relay 2 connector to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 17
17 | Repair the open in the WHT wire between fuse block 2 and headlamp relay 2. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
18 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the combination switch connector from cavity 18 to B+. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 22
19 | Test for an open in the RED/BLU wire between headlamp relay 2 and the combination switch. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21
20 | Repair the open in the RED/BLU wire between headlamp relay 2 and the combination switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
21 | Replace headlamp relay 2. Refer to Headlamp Relay Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
22 | Test for an open in the BLK wire between the combination switch and G202. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 24
23 | Repair the open in the BLK wire between the combination switch and G202. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
24 | Replace the combination switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
25 | With the fused jumper still connected, use a test lamp in order to backprobe the connector of headlamp relay 2 from cavity 4 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 27 | Go to Step 26
26 | Repair the open in the WHT wire between S212 and headlamp relay 2. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
27 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the illumination controller connector from cavity 2 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 34 | Go to Step 28
28 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between headlamp relay 2 and the illumination controller. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
29 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the illumination controller connector from cavity 1 to B+. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 33
30 | Test for an open in the RED/GRN wire between S201 and the illumination controller. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 32
31 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between S201 and the illumination controller. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
32 | Replace the illumination controller. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
33 | Repair the open in the BLK wire between the illumination controller and G200. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
34 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe connector C1 of the instrument cluster assembly from cavity 16 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 44 | Go to Step 35
35 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between S221 and the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
36 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe connector C1 of the instrument panel cluster assembly from cavity 15 to B+. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 37 | Go to Step 38
37 | Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster assembly printed circuit. Refer to Printed Instrument Cluster Circuit Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
38 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between the instrument panel cluster assembly and S201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
39 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the rear defogger switch connector from cavity 5 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 41 | Go to Step 40
40 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between rear defogger switch and S221. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
41 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the rear defogger switch connector from cavity 3 to B+. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 42 | Go to Step 43
42 | Replace the rear defogger switch. Refer to Rear Window Defogger Switch Replacement in Stationary Windows. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
43 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between S201 and the rear defogger switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
44 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the rear wiper/washer switch connector from cavity 3 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 46 | Go to Step 45
45 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between S221 and the rear wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
46 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the rear wiper/washer switch connector from cavity 5 to B+. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 48
47 | Replace the rear wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers and Washers. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
48 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between S201 and the rear wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
49 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the cigar lighter lamp connector from cavity 1 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 50 | Go to Step 53
50 | Test for an open in the RED/GRN wire between the cigar lighter lamp and S201. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 51 | Go to Step 52
51 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between the cigar lighter lamp and S201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
52 | Replace the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
53 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between the cigar lighter lamp and S221. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
54 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the ashtray lamp connector from cavity 2 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 55 | Go to Step 58
55 | Test for an open in the RED/GRN wire between the ashtray lamp and S201. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 56 | Go to Step 57
56 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between the ashtray lamp and S201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
57 | Replace the ashtray lamp connector. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
58 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between the ashtray lamp and S221. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
59 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the cruise control on/off switch connector from cavity 5 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 60 | Go to Step 63
60 | Test for an open in the RED/GRN wire between S201 and the cruise control on/off switch. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 61 | Go to Step 62
61 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between S201 and the cruise control on/off switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
62 | Replace the cruise control on/off switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
63 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between the cruise control on/off switch and S221. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
64 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the heater control illumination lamp connector from cavity 2 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 65 | Go to Step 66
65 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between the heater control illumination lamp and S201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
66 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between the heater control illumination lamp and S221. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
67 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the manual selector lever illumination lamp from cavity 1 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 68 | Go to Step 69
68 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between the manual selector lever illumination lamp and S201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
69 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between the manual selector lever illumination lamp and S221. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
70 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe the power/normal switch connector from cavity 1 to ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 71 | Go to Step 74
71 | Test for an open in the RED/GRN wire between S265 and the power/normal switch. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 72 | Go to Step 73
72 | Repair the open in the RED/GRN wire between S265 and the power/normal switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
73 | Replace the power/normal switch. Refer to Power/Normal (P/N) Switch Replacement in Automatic Transmission. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
74 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between S263 and the power/normal switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
75 | Disconnect the illumination controller connector. Do all of the illumination lamps remain lit at full brilliance? | -- | Go to Step 76 | Go to Step 77
76 | Repair the short to ground in the RED/GRN wire between S263 and the power/normal switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
77 | Replace the illumination controller. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
78 | Use a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp in order to backprobe headlamp relay 2 from cavity 3 to B+. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 79 | Go to Step 82
79 | Test for a short to ground in the RED/BLU wire between the combination switch and headlamp relay 2. Does a short to ground exist? | -- | Go to Step 80 | Go to Step 81
80 | Repair the short to ground in the RED/BLU wire between the combination switch and headlamp relay 2. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
81 | Replace the combination switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
82 | Remove headlamp relay 2. Do all of the illumination lamps go out? | -- | Go to Step 83 | Go to Step 84
83 | Replace headlamp relay 2. Refer to Headlamp Relay Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
84 | Test for a short to voltage in the RED/YEL wire between headlamp relay 2 and the illumination lamps. Does a short to voltage exist? | -- | Go to Step 85 | Go to Audible Warnings System Check
85 | Repair the short to voltage in the RED/YEL wire between headlamp relay 2 and the illumination lamps. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --