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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the courtesy or dome lamps are always on.

Do courtesy and dome lamps operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for the following related BCM data parameters. Refer to Scan Tool Data List in Body Control System for typical values and definitions.

    • The passenger door jamb/door handle switches
    • The driver door jamb switch
    • The rear door ajar
    • The liftglass/rear gate
    • The courtesy lamp relay
    • The inadvertent power relay
    • The dome override switch

Did you find and correct a problem?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Disconnect the courtesy lamp relay from the body relay block.

Did the courtesy/dome lamps turn OFF?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the short to ground in CKT 156. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the courtesy lamp relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3