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Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Verify that the rear fog lamp is inoperative.

Does the rear fog lamp operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Test the inoperative bulb or tail lamp printed circuit board for an open or poor terminal contact and replace as necessary. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems or Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement or Tail Lamp Circuit Board Replacement .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 4

4

With the engine Off, turn the key to RUN and the headlamp switch to PARK.

Do the park lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

5

Inspect the RR FOG fuse.

Is the fuse open?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Test for a short to ground in the rear fog lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

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  1. Place the rear fog lamp switch in the ON position.
  2. Remove the rear fog lamp relay.
  3. Test for a ground signal at the rear fog lamp relay control circuit terminal in the body relay block. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Was a ground signal present?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Test the rear fog lamp switch signal and ground circuits for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

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  1. Remove the fog lamp switch.
  2. Place a fused jumper between the fog lamp switch signal and ground connector terminals.
  3. Test for a ground signal at the rear fog lamp relay control circuit terminal in the body relay block. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Was a ground signal present?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

10

Test for an open or high resistance in the rear fog lamp supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the rear fog lamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the rear fog lamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3