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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you review the Lighting System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the park lamps are inoperative.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

With the headlamps in the ON position, test the park lamps relay signal circuit between the headlamp switch and the park lamp relay for continuity to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

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  1. Remove the park lamps relay.
  2. Test the park lamps relay supply voltage circuits for battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Using a fused jumper wire, connect the park lamps relay supply voltage circuit and the park lamps supply voltage circuit together.

Did the park lamps turn ON?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the park lamps relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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7

Repair the open in the park lamps supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3