Courtesy Lamps Always On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Courtesy Lamps Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Lighting System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems |
| 2 | Verify that the Courtesy lamps are always on. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Test for a short to ground in the interior lamp control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test for a short to ground in each of the door jamb switches circuits. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test each door jamb switch for proper operation. Refer to the following:
Did you find a malfunctioning door jamb switch? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
| 6 | Replace the malfunctioning door jamb switch. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |