Courtesy Lamp: Description and Operation

The overhead console in this vehicle is equipped with two individual reading and courtesy lamps.Each lamp has its own switch, bulb, reflector and lens; but both lamps share a common lamp housing within the overhead console.

The overhead console reading and courtesy lamps operate on battery current that is provided at all times, regardless of the ignition switch position. The ground feed for the lamps is switched through the integral reading and courtesy lamp switches or through the door jamb switches.

The reading and courtesy lamp lenses and the lamp housing and reflector unit are serviced only as a unit with the overhead console housing.The reading and courtesy lamp switches, bulb holders and wiring are only available as part of the overhead console wire harness.

For service of the reading and courtesy lamp bulbs. For diagnosis of the reading and courtesy lamps, refer to the appropriate wiring information.

All reading and courtesy lamps located in the overhead console are activated by the door jamb switches. When all of the doors are closed, these lamps can be individually activated by depressing the corresponding lens. When any door is open, depressing the lamp lenses to activate the lamp switches will not turn the lamps off.