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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

DEFINITION: The dome lamp is inoperative from the dome lamp switch only.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Place the dome lamp switch in the ON position.

Does the dome lamp illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Do the courtesy lamps operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

4

  1. Disconnect the dome lamp assembly.
  2. Probe the ground circuit of the dome lamp with a test lamp that is connected to battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the dome lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the dome lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the dome lamp assembly.

Did you complete the replacement?

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