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DEFINITION: The instrument panel (IP) compartment lamp does not activate when the IP compartment is open and the interior lamps override switch is ON (interior courtesy lights enabled).

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Inspect the IP compartment lamp bulb filament.

Is the IP compartment lamp bulb filament open?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the IP compartment lamp switch electrical connector.
  2. Use a test lamp in order to connect between B+ and the IP compartment lamp harness connector terminal B.

Did the test lamp light?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step  6

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch from the LOCK position to the RUN position.
  2. Turn on the interior lamps override switch (that enables the interior courtesy lights).
  3. Use a test lamp in order to connect between the IP compartment lamp harness connector terminal A and ground.

Did the test lamp light?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

5

Replace the IP compartment lamp bulb.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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6

Repair the following conditions in CKT 150:

    • A poor connection
    • An open

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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7

Replace the IP compartment lamp assembly.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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8

Repair the following conditions in CKT 328:

    • A poor connection
    • An open

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

system OK

Go to Step 2