GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Was A Diagnostic System Check Performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Check 10A TURN B/U fuse for an open.

Is fuse open?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3

Test the Fuse Output-Ignition Circuit for continuity to ground.

Is ground present?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair short to ground in Fuse Output-Ignition Circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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5

Test for continuity to ground at terminal F of Back up switch (terminal A on manual transmissions).

Is ground present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace Back up switch. Refer to Backup Lamp Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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7

Repair short to ground in Back-Up Lamp Feed Circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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8

  1. Disconnect the backup lamps switch connector (manual) or the park/neutral position switch connector (automatic).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Connect a test lamp between terminal B of the back-up lamps switch or park/neutral position switch harness connector and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Connect the test lamp between terminal A and terminal B of the back-up lamps switch harness connector or between connector C2 terminal B and terminal F of the park/neutral position switch (Terminal A of manual transmission backup switch).

Does the test lamp light?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

10

Repair the open in the Fuse Output-Ignition Circuit between the fuse block and the back-up lamps switch or the park/neutral position switch.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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11

  1. Verify the adjustment of the back-up lamps switch or the park/neutral position switch.
  2. If the switch adjustment is acceptable, replace the switch.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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12

Repair the open in Back-up Lamp Feed between the back-up lamps switch and splice S400. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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