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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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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. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the automatic light control (ALC) parklamp relay.

Did the instrument panel lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the ALC parklamp relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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3

Disconnect connector C1 of the right IP junction block.

Did the instrument panel lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

  1. Reconnect connector C1 of the right IP junction block.
  2. Test CKT 9 between the underhood junction block and the right IP junction block for a short to battery positive.

Was a short found?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in CKT 9 between the underhood junction block and the right IP junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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6

Disconnect the lamp dimmer module.

Did the instrument panel lamps turn off?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 13

7

  1. Reconnect the lamp dimmer module.
  2. Disconnect the panel dimmer switch.

Did the instrument panel lamps turn off?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Test CKT 44 for a short to battery positive voltage between the panel dimmer switch and the lamp dimmer module.

Was a short found?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

9

Replace the lamp dimmer module.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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10

  1. Reconnect connector C1 of the right IP junction block.
  2. Disconnect connector C2 of the right IP junction block.

Did the instrument panel lamps turn off?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the right IP junction block.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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12

Repair the short to battery in CKT 8 between the lit lamp and the right IP junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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13

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in CKT 8 between the lamp dimmer module and the right IP junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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14

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in CKT 44 between the lamp dimmer module and the panel dimmer switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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15

Replace the panel dimmer switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lights Dimming System Check

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