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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the IP compartment lamp is inoperative.

Does the IP compartment lamp operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Open the IP compartment door.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine.
  3. Connect a test lamp from CKT 1732 (ORN) at the IP compartment lamp to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 1732 (ORN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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5

Connect a test lamp between the IP compartment lamp cavity A and cavity B. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for an open or high resistance in CKT 1850 (BLK). Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does an open exist?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the open or high resistance in CKT 1850 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Test the Bulb for an open filament and replace if necessary.

Replace the IP compartment lamp assembly if the bulb tests good. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3