Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

1. Ensure the instrument panel dimmer switch is not in the DOME position.
2. Close all of the vehicles doors.
3. Wait 10 seconds.

Are the courtesy lamps illuminated?

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

Use the Scan Tool in order to command the courtesy lamps OFF.

Do the courtesy lamps turn OFF?

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1. Close all of the vehicles doors.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter and the Passenger Door Ajar Sw. parameter in the Lamp Status data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that both parameters are OFF?

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Does the scan tool indicate that the Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter is ON?

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Disconnect the instrument panel dimmer switch.

Are the courtesy lamps illuminated?

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1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM).
2. Test the courtesy lamp low control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Disconnect the driver's door ajar switch.
2. Observe the Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter as you disconnect the switch.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter is OFF when the driver door jamb switch is disconnected?

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1. Disconnect the passenger door ajar switch or door jamb switches one at a time.
2. Observe the Passenger Door Ajar Sw. parameter as you disconnect each switch.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Passenger Door Ajar Sw. parameter is OFF when one of the passenger door jamb switches is disconnected?

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Test the drivers door ajar switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the passengers door switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel dimmer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the instrument panel dimmer switch. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the inoperative door ajar switch or door jamb switch. Refer to Rear Door Jamb Switch Replacement or Door Lock Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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