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Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The left front stepwell lamp does not operate, but the dome lamps and other stepwell lamps operate correctly when the doors are opened, with the dome switch, and when keyless entry is activated.

1

Review the stepwell lamp operation and perform the necessary inspections.

Did you complete the system review and inspection?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Attempt to operate the left front stepwell lamp.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the bulb from the LF stepwell lamp.
  2. Visually and physically inspect the bulb.

Is the stepwell lamp bulb okay?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the lamp bulb.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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5

Measure the voltage at cavity A of the stepwell lamp connector.

Is the measurement equal to battery voltage?

B+

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the open CKT 40 (ORN) between S406 and the LF stepwell lamp.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the open CKT 156 (WHT) between the stepwell lamp and S306.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3