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Diagnostic Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - I/P ILLUMINATION LAMPS NOT WORKING PROPERLY

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
Turn on the Headlamps.
Turn the Dimmer Switch to the maximum brightness setting.
Observe all I/P illumination.
What was observed?
No I/P illumination.
Go To 7
Some I/P illumination.
Go To 2		 All
2 Remove and inspect the I/P illumination bulbs and sockets of the affected component.
Is there a problem with any bulb or socket?
Yes --> Replace the defective bulb or socket as needed in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 3		 All
3 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the Body Control Module harness connector.
Disconnect the affected component harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance of the Panel Dimming circuit between the Body Control
Module connector and the affected component harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the Panel Dimming circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 4		 All
4 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the affected component harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Panel Dimming Ground circuit of the affected component.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes --> Repair the Panel Dimming ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 5		 All
5 Ignition on, engine not running.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, back probe the affected component
Dimming circuit at the BCM harness connector.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes --> Go To 6
No --> Go To 7		 All
6 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the illuminated component.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .		 All
7 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .		 All
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