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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK position.
  3. Place the fog lamp switch to the OFF position.

Are the fog lamps off?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.
  3. Place the fog lamp switch to the ON position.

Are the fog lamps off?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 8

4

Remove the fog lamp relay.

Do the fog lamps turn off?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Connect a test lamp between the coil side feed and the control circuit of the fog lamp relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Test for a short to ground in the control circuit of the fog lamp relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Test for a short to battery voltage in the fog lamp supply voltage circuit and the fog lamp indicator supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

8

Repair a short to ground in the fog lamp enable circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 12

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9

Replace the fog lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Multifunction Switch Assembly Replacement in Instrument Cluster, Gages, and Console.

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the fog lamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2