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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  2. Inspect the body control module (PZM) driver door lock actuator input.

Does the LH door lock actuator operate properly?

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Go to Step 9

3

Inspect the body control module (PZM) passenger door lock actuator input.

Does the RH door lock actuator operate properly?

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Go to Step 12

4

  1. Inspect the body control module (PZM) door key cylinder unlock switch input.
  2. Unlock the left door.
  3. Unlock the right door.

Do the door lock cylinder switches operate properly?

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Go to Step 15

5

Inspect the IPC interior lamp switch input.

Does the interior lamp switch operate properly?

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Go to Step 20

6

Remove the courtesy relay from the rear compartment relay center 2.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 23

7

  1. Re-install the courtesy relay.
  2. Disconnect the body control module (PZM) connector C2.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 24

8

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 Step 29

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9

Disconnect the LH door lock actuator connector.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 11

10

Replace the LH door lock actuator. Refer to Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the door lock actuator replacement complete?

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Go to Step 29

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11

Inspect CKT 126 (TAN) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 126 OK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 28

12

Disconnect the RH door lock actuator connector.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 14

13

Replace the RH door lock actuator. Refer to Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the door lock actuator replacement complete?

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Go to Step 29

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14

Inspect CKT 727 (DK BLU/WHT) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 727 OK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 28

15

Disconnect the LH door lock cylinder switch connector C502.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 17

16

Replace the LH door lock cylinder switch. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement in Doors.

Is the door lock cylinder switch replacement complete?

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Go to Step 29

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17

Disconnect the RH door lock cylinder switch connector C602.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 19

18

Replace the RH door lock cylinder switch. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement in Doors.

Is the door lock cylinder switch replacement complete?

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Go to Step 29

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19

Inspect CKT 262 (LT GRN) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 262 OK?

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Go to Step 28

20

Disconnect the headlamp switch connector C2.

Do the courtesy lamps turn off?

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Go to Step 22

21

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the headlamp switch replacement complete?

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Go to Step 29

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22

Inspect CKT 328 (PPL) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 328 OK?

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Go to Step 26

Go to Step 28

23

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1495 (DK BLU/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 29

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24

Inspect CKT 1393 (DK BLU) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1393 OK?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 28

25

Inspect CKT 265 (LT GRN) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 265 OK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 28

26

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 Step 29

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27

Replace the courtesy relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 29

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28

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 29

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29

Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK.

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