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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

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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 RR tail lamp is inoperative.

Do the tail lamps operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the RR PRK LP fuse in the underhood fuse block.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 2609 (BRN ) and/or CKT 2209 (BRN).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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5

Connect a test lamp between ground and terminal B of the inoperative tail lamp socket. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 2609 (BRN) and/or CKT 2209 (BRN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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7

With the bulb removed, connect a test lamp between terminal G and terminal B of the inoperative tail lamp socket. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 1350 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the inoperative bulb.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3