Stop Lamps Inoperative. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Values | Yes | No
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1 | Check fuse F5. Is fuse F5 blown? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3

2

1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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3 | Use a voltmeter to check the voltage at fuse F5. Is the voltage at F5 equal to the specified value? | 11-14 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4
4 | Repair the power supply circuit for fuse F5. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | --

5

1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Check the positive terminals of the bulb sockets with a test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6 | Connect an ohmmeter between ground and the stoplamp ground terminal. Is the resistance equal to the specified value? | 0 ohms | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
7 | Repair the ground circuit. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | --

8

1. Disconnect the wiring connector from the brake switch.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Use an ohmmeter to check continuity between terminals 2 and 4.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9 | Replace the stoplamp switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | --

10

1. Disconnect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
2. Check the voltage at terminal 4.

Does the voltmeter show the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11 | Repair the open circuit between the fuse F4 and the brake switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | --
12 | Repair the open circuit between the brake switch and the stoplamps. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | --