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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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No

DEFINITION: The windshield header courtesy/reading lamps do not turn on when neither the courtesy lights are on, nor the windshield header courtesy/reading lamp switches are on.

1

Was the Interior Lamps System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

2

Inspect the filament of the windshield header courtesy/reading lamps bulbs.

Are any bulb filaments open?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the windshield header courtesy/reading lamps electrical connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position.
  3. Turn the IP dimmer switch to the DOME position.
  4. Using a test light, probe between the windshield header courtesy/reading lamps harness connector terminal A and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Using a test light probe between the windshield header courtesy/reading lamps harness connector  terminals A and B.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Using a test light, probe between the windshield header courtesy/reading lamps harness connector  terminals A and C.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

6

Replace the windshield header courtesy/reading lamp bulbs.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 1393.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 690.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

Replace the windshield header courtesy/reading lamps assembly.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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10

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 350.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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