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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: The instrument panel (IP) compartment lamp stays ON when the IP compartment is closed. However, the inadvertent load (battery rundown) protection turns OFF the IP compartment lamp after 10  minutes or 3 minutes on vehicles with less than 15 miles (24 km) accumulated miles (km).

1

Inspect the IP compartment lamp for proper contact and interface with the IP compartment.

Is the contact and the operation of the IP compartment lamp working correctly?

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Go to Step  3

Go to Step  2

2

Repair the interface between the IP compartment lamp and the IP compartment.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step  4

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3

Replace the IP compartment lamp assembly.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

Go to Step  1