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A Symptoms - Lighting Systems



SYMPTOMS

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information, before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- There are no DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
- Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Lighting System.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Backup Lamps Always On
- Backup Lamps Inoperative
- Cargo Lamp Always On
- Cargo Lamp Inoperative
- Clearance Lamps Inoperative
- Courtesy Lamps Always On
- Courtesy Lamps Inoperative
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Always On
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Defeat Inoperative
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Domestic)
- Exterior Courtesy Lamp(s) Always On
- Exterior Courtesy Lamp(s) Inoperative
- Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
- Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative - Rear
- Fog Lamps Always On
- Fog Lamps Inoperative
- Fog Lamps Always On - Rear
- Fog Lamps Inoperative - Rear
- Hazard Lamps Always On
- Hazard Lamps Inoperative
- Headlamps Always On - Low or High Beam
- Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Low and High Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Flash to Pass
- High Beam Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
- Interior Backlighting Inoperative
- Park, License, and Tail Lamps Always On
- Park, License, and Tail Lamps Inoperative
- Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
- Roof Beacon Lamp Always On
- Roof Beacon Lamp Inoperative
- Stop Lamps Always On
- Stop Lamps Inoperative
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
- Vanity Mirror Lamp(s) Inoperative