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Ceiling Light Doesn't Come On w/Doors Unlocked w/Transmitter

Ceiling Light Doesn't Come on When Doors Unlocked W/ Transmitter

NOTE: The vehicle must have a factory radio installed.

1. Is the ceiling light switch in the center position?

Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Reposition the ceiling light switch and retest.

2. Does the ceiling light come on with the ceiling light switch in the ON position?

Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the ceiling light circuit.

3. Does the transmitter LED come on when any of the buttons are pressed?

Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest. If the ceiling light still does not work, go to the next step.

4. Recheck with a known good transmitter reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system work properly in all modes?

Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by using the procedure.
No - Go to the next step.




5. With the keyless entry harness connector (B) disconnected from the radio, run a jumper wire from terminal 8 to ground.
Does the ceiling light come on?

Yes - Replace the radio.
No - Repair the open in the keyless entry harness connector (B) terminal 8 (LT GRN/BLK) wire.




6. Is the ceiling light switch in the center position?

Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Reposition the ceiling light switch and retest.

7. Does the ceiling light come on with the ceiling light switch in the ON position?

Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the ceiling light circuit.

8. Does the transmitter LED come on when any of the buttons are pressed?

Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest. If the ceiling light still does not work, go to the next step.

9. Recheck with a known good transmitter reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system work properly in all modes?

Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by using the procedure.
No - Go to the next step.

10. With the keyless door lock control unit connector disconnected, run a jumper wire from terminal 1 to ground.
Does the ceiling light come on?

Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
No - Repair the open in the terminal 1 (LT GRN/BLK) wire.