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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Interior Lamps System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

2

  1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position or LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the connector at the headlamp switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3

Disconnect the connector at the illuminated entry module or at the remote control door lock receiver.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to ground in CKT 156 (WHT) between the following components:

    • The dome lamps
    • The stepwell lamps
    • The illuminated entry module or the remote door lock receiver.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

5

Connect a J 39200 DMM between the headlamp switch connector, cavity B for CKT 157 (GRY), and ground.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to ground in CKT 157 (GRY) between the headlamp switch and the illuminated entry module or the remote control door lock receiver.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

7

Replace the illuminated entry module or the remote control door lock receiver.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

8

  1. Connect a J 39200 DMM between the headlamp switch connector, cavity L for CKT 328 (PPL), and ground.
  2. Close all of the doors.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the headlamp switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

10

  1. Reconnect the connector at the headlamp switch.
  2. Observe that the dome lamps light.
  3. Disconnect the connector at the left front door switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain lighted?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the left front door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

12

Disconnect the connector at the right front door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain lighted at all times?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

Replace the right front door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

14

Is the vehicle a factory-manufactured passenger van or a cargo van with side and rear doors?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

15

Repair the short to ground in CKT 328 (PPL) between the headlamp switch and the door jamb switches.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

16

Disconnect the connector at the side door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17

Replace the side door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

18

Disconnect the connector at the rear door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 19

19

Replace the rear door jamb switch.

Do the courtesy lamps or the dome lamps remain illuminated at all times?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check