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Symptoms - Lighting Systems 1

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

  1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that there are no DTCs set.
  2. Review the system description in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation and to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Lighting System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Wiring Systems.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

    •  Backup Lamps Always On
    •  Backup Lamps Inoperative
    •  Courtesy Lamps Always On
    •  Courtesy Lamps Inoperative
    •  Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative
    •  Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
    •  Fog Lamps Always On
    •  Fog Lamps Inoperative
    •  Hazard Lamps Always On
    •  Hazard Lamps Inoperative
    •  Headlamp Opening Door Inoperative
    •  Headlamp Low or High Beams Always On
    •  Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams
    •  Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
    •  Low and High Beams Headlamps Inoperative
    •  Headlamps Inoperative in Low Light Conditions
    •  Headlight Leveling Inoperative
    •  High Beam Indicator Inoperative
    •  Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
    •  Interior Backlighting Inoperative
    •  Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Inoperative
    •  Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Always On
    •  Park Lamps Always On
    •  Park Lamps Inoperative in Low Light Conditions
    •  Reading Lamp Always On
    •  Reading Lamp Inoperative
    •  Park Lamps Inoperative
    •  Stop Lamps Always On
    •  Stop Lamps Inoperative
    •  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
    •  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative