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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the gear selector in park or neutral.

Do the backup lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Disconnect the park neutral position switch.

Are the backup lamps illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the backup lamp supply voltage 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 switch. Refer to Transmission Range Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - AF33-5.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3