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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Exterior Lights System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

2

  1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  2. Inspect the IPC park lamp switch input.

Does the park lamp switch operate properly?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3

Disconnect the instrument cluster (IPC) connector C3.

Do the park lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 4

4

Disconnect the body control module (PZM) connector C2.

Do the park lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 5

5

Remove the park lamps relay from the rear compartment relay center 2.

Do the park lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 256 (PPL). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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7

Replace the park lamps relay.

Is the park lamps relay replacement complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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8

  1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp switch connector C1.

Do the park lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9

Inspect CKT 74 (LT BLU) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 74 OK?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

10

Repair the suspect wiring. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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11

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Is the headlamp switch replacement complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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12

Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the IPC replacement complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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13

Replace the body control module (PZM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

Is the body control module replacement complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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