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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: The following conditions exist:

    • The interior courtesy lamps stay ON with all of the doors closed.
    • The instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch is OFF.
    • The interior lamps override switch is on (the interior courtesy lights are enabled).
    • None of the interior lighting modes are activated.
    • The inadvertent load (battery rundown) protection does not turn OFF the interior courtesy lights after 10 minutes.

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C1.
  2. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between the BCM harness connector C1 terminal E and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

Less than 2 V

Go to Step  3

Go to Step  5

3

  1. Turn OFF all of the roof rail reading lamps.
  2. Close the sunshade mirror covers.
  3. Use a DMM in order to measure the resistance between the BCM harness connector C1 terminal F and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

Infinite

Go to Step  4

Go to Step  6

4

  1. Reconnect the BCM connector C1.
  2. Turn the ignition switch from LOCK to RUN, then back to LOCK.
  3. Turn the I/P dimmer switch to the DOME position for 10 minutes.

Did the interior courtesy lamps turn OFF after 10 minutes?

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Go to Step  8

Go to Step  7

5

Repair a short to voltage in CKT 328 or CKT 1393, as needed.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  8

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6

Repair a short to ground in CKT 690.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  8

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7

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step  8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2