Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Cluster |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems |
| 2 | Verify that the interior backlighting does not dim. Does the interior backlighting operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Are the instrument cluster backlighting lamps the only lamps that do not dim? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Remove the ILLUM fuse in the IP Fuse Block. Do the affected lamps remain on? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Reinstall the fuse and remove the headlamp switch. Do the affected lamps remain on? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Repair the short to voltage in the instrument panel lamp fuse supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 7 | Repair the short to ignition voltage in the instrument panel lamps dimmer switch signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 8 | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |