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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Backup Lights Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Backup Lamp System Check .

2

  1. Disconnect the automatic transmission range switch connector.
  2. Turn on the ignition.
  3. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between terminal  D of the automatic transmission range switch connector and a known good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step  3

Go to Step  4

3

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in CKT X756 and/or CKT X757.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in CKT X756 and/or CKT 757.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  11

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4

Connect a fused jumper wire between terminal  D and terminal F of the automatic transmission range switch connector.

Do the backup lamps illuminate?

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Go to Step  5

Go to Step  6

5

Replace the automatic transmission range switch. Refer to Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transmission.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  11

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6

  1. Disconnect the LH and RH backup lamp connector.
  2. Use the DMM in order to measure the voltage between terminal 2 of the LH and RH backup lamp connector and a known good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step  8

Go to Step  7

7

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuits MF1, MF10 and/or MF757.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuits MF1, MF10 and/or MF757.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  11

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8

Use the DMM in order to measure the resistance between terminal 1 of the LH and RH backup lamp connector and a known good ground.

Does the resistance measure near the specified value?

Less than 5 ohms

Go to Step  10

Go to Step  9

9

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in CKT F1 and/or CKT F2.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in CKT F1 and/or CKT F2.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  11

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10

Replace the LH and/or RH backup lamp. Refer Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  11

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11

  1. Connect all connectors and components that were previously disconnected.
  2. Verify that the backup lamps operate properly.

Do the backup lamps operate properly?

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Go to Backup Lamp System Check .

Go to Step  1