Tail Lamps Inoperative

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2	Verify that the tail lamps are inoperative. Do the tail lamps operate normally?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections	Go to Step 3
3	Inspect the appropriate fuse for the inoperative lamps in the body relay block. Is the fuse open?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 4
4	Test the inoperative bulb or tail lamp printed circuit board for an open or poor terminal contact. Refer to Circuit Testing . Did you find a condition?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 6
5	Repair the short to ground in the inoperative tail lamps supply voltage circuit or license lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 8	-
6	Repair the open or high resistance in the inoperative tail lamps supply voltage circuit or ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 8	-
7	Replace the defective bulb or tail lamp printed circuit board. Refer to Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement or Tail Lamp Circuit Board Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 8	-
8	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3