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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Ignition ON, observe the driver door switch while commanding the Driver Door Switch Integrated Sw. Backlighting Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The switch backlighting should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the backlighting does not turn ON and OFF, replace the driver door lock and side window switch.
  2. Observe the passenger door switch while commanding the Passenger Door Switch Integrated Sw. Backlighting Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The switch backlighting should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the backlighting does not turn ON and OFF, replace the passenger door lock and side window switch.
  3. Observe the scan tool Dimming Control Signal parameter while operating the dimmer switch from high to low. The reading should change from a high percent to a low percent as the switch is rotated.
    • If the reading does not change between the selected states, refer to Dimmer Switch Malfunction.
  4. Observe the function of the backlighting components while commanding the LED Dimming or Incandescent Dimming ON and OFF with a scan tool. The backlighting components should turn ON and OFF while changing between the commanded states.
    • If the backlighting components do not turn ON and OFF, refer to Interior Backlighting Malfunction.