Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems
1	Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems
2	Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp and switch. Connect a test lamp between the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the I/P compartment lamp and switch connector and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 4
3	Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage and the ground circuit of the I/P compartment lamp switch connector. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
4	Repair the poor connection, open or short to ground in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the I/P compartment lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 7	-
5	Repair the poor connection, or an open in the ground circuit of the I/P compartment lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 7	-
6	Replace the I/P compartment lamp and switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 7	-
7	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2