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Interior Backlighting Inoperative

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Interior Backlighting Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE
2
  1. Place the headlamp switch in the PARK position.
  2. Operate the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch.
Do the instrument panel lamps operate properly?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the I/P dimmer switch.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the I/P dimmer switch signal circuit and a good ground.
  4. Place the headlamp switch in the PARK position.
Does the back lighting illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Connect the fused jumper wire between the I/P dimmer switch signal circuit and the I/P dimmer switch ground circuit.
Does the back lighting illuminate?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
5 Test the I/P dimmer switch signal circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
6 Test the I/P dimmer switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the I/P dimmer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the I/P dimmer switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3