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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 always ON.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Test the park lamps relay signal circuit between the headlamp switch and the park lamp relay for short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Remove the park lamps relay.

Did the park lamps turn OFF?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the short to voltage in the park lamp supply voltage circuit between the park lamps relay and the park lamps. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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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

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3