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Action

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1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn on the IP dimmer switch.
  2. Rotate the dimmer switch from the lowest intensity to the highest intensity.

Does the intensity of the courtesy lamps change with the IP dimmer switch?

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

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3

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C3.
  2. Turn the IP dimmer switch to the ON position.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the BCM connector C3 terminal C7 and battery voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

4

Test for and repair a poor connection at the BCM connector C3 terminal C7. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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6

Connect a test lamp between the IP dimmer switch connector terminal C and battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate

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Go to Step 8

7

Repair the open in circuit 157 between the IP dimmer switch and the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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8

Test for and repair a poor connection at the IP dimmer switch connector terminal C. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9

Test for and repair an open in circuit 650 between the IP dimmer switch and S216. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair an open?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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