Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Components


Fog Lamps


Visually inspect the fog lamps. Check the resistance through the lamp.


Check connections / terminals for damage or corrosion. Repair / replace as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Headlamps


Visually inspect the headlamps. Check the resistance through the lamp.


Check connections / terminals for damage or corrosion. Repair/replace as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Fog Lamps Relay


The Window, RR Defog, Horn, Fog Lamp and A/C Control relays are interchangeable with each other.


Substitute another relay to see if the problem is fixed. Replace as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.

Headlamp Switch


Refer to "Lever Combination Switch (LCS)" for testing. Combination Switch



Repair/replace as needed.


If this component is good go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart. Fog Lamp Switch


Check the fog lamp switch illumination bulb. It should be lit when the headlamp switch is in PARK or HDLP It should not be lit if the headlamp and fog lamp switches are Off.


The fog lamp relay should click when the fog lamp switch is turned ON and click again when the rear defogger switch is turned Off.


Repair/replace as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


I/P Dimmer


Perform the following checks at the instrument panel dimmer harness connector, with the instrument panel dimmer disconnected.


Pin A Continuity to ground

Pin B Battery voltage with park lights On

Pin C Battery voltage with park lights On


Repair/replace as needed.