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Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

  1. Disconnect the panel dimmer switch connector.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK position.
  3. Connect a test lamp between terminal C and terminal D of the instrument panel dimmer switch connector.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

  1. Disconnect the lamp dimmer module.
  2. Measure the resistance in CKT 44 between the lamp dimmer module and the panel dimmer switch.

Is the measured resistance within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

3

Repair the open in CKT 151 between the panel dimmer switch and ground splice pack G202. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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4

  1. Reconnect the lamp dimmer module.
  2. Use a fused jumper in order to ground terminal B of the panel dimmer switch connector.

Do the IP lamps remain lit?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Repair the open in CKT 44 between the lamp dimmer module and the panel dimmer switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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6

Replace the lamp dimmer module.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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7

Replace the panel dimmer switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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