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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Place the interior lamps switch in the OFF position.
  2. Close all of the doors.
  3. Wait 20 seconds.

All of the courtesy lamps are OFF.

Courtesy Lamps Always On

2

Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.

All of the courtesy lamps light and remain lit for 20 seconds.

Remote Keyless Entry System Check

3

Open and close each door one at a time.

    • All of the courtesy lamps light with the door open.
    • All of the courtesy lamps turn OFF 20 seconds after the doors are closed.

4

Manually unlock each front door using a key, one at a time.

All of the courtesy lamps light and remain lit for 20 seconds.

5

Place the interior lamps switch in the ON position.

All of the courtesy lamps light.

Courtesy Lamps Inoperative with Headlamp Switch

6

Place the interior lamps switch in the OFF position.

All of the courtesy lamps turn OFF.

Courtesy Lamps Always On

7

  1. Open each vanity mirror cover.
  2. Slide each vanity mirror dimming switch up and down.
    • All of the vanity mirror lamps light.
    • Each vanity mirror dims and brightens as the switch is operated.

Vanity Mirror Lamp Inoperative

8

Open the IP compartment.

The IP compartment lamp lights.

Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Inoperative

9

Open the rear compartment lid.

The rear compartment lamp lights.

Rear Compartment Lamp Inoperative

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.