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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) compartment lamp and switch.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the I/P compartment lamp and switch connector and a ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage and the ground circuit of the I/P compartment lamp switch connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the poor connection, open or short to ground in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the I/P compartment lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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5

Repair the poor connection, or an open in the ground circuit of the I/P compartment lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the I/P compartment lamp and switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2