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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the backup lamps are always on.

Do the backup lamps operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Block the wheels or set the parking brake.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Do not start the engine.
  3. Disconnect the backup lamp switch (M/T) or the park/neutral position switch (A/T).

Do the backup lamps turn OFF?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Adjust or replace the backup lamp switch (M/T) or the park/neutral position switch (A/T). Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment or Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transmission.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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5

Remove the VEH B/U fuse in the underhood fuse block.

Do the backup lamps turn OFF?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to power in CKT 1524. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the short to power in CKT 1324.Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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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