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Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative

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Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative

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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Place the reading lamps in the ON position.
Do all the reading lamps illuminate?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Are all reading lamps and vanity mirror lamps inoperative? Go to Step 4  Go to Step 7 
4 Is the INT/LAMP fuse in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block open? Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 Test the following circuits for a short to ground:
  • Battery positive voltage from the INT/LAMP fuse
  • Courtesy lamp high control
  • Inadvertent power courtesy lamp

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the concern?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 10 
6 Test the inadvertent power courtesy lamp and battery positive voltage (from the INT/LAMP fuse) circuits for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the concern?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 10 
7 Test the inadvertent power courtesy lamp and ground circuits of the inoperative lamp for a high resistance or an open.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 8 
8 Test the bulb filament for an open.
Is the bulb OK?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 11 
9 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the reading lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 12 
10 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 13 
11 Replace the bulb. Refer to Reading Lamp and Bulb Replace - Overhead Console .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14  -
12 Replace the inoperative reading lamp assembly. Refer to the following:
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14  -
13 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14  -
14 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2