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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Wiring Systems.

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.
  3. Turn the I/P dimmer switch to OFF.

Are the I/P lamps on?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Disconnect the I/P lamp dimmer switch.

Are the I/P lamps on?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair a short to B+ in the I/P dimming control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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5

Replace the I/P lamp dimming switch.

Refer to Instrument Panel Multifunction Switch Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Wiring Systems.

Go to Step 2