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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    Be sure the thumbwheels on the Dimmer Module are turned fully on during this test.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
    3. Turn the ignition on to off three times and leave in the Lock position.
    4. Turn the park lamps on.
    5. Wait one minute.
    6. With the scan tool, read DDM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension and repair as necessary. If no problems are found, test complete.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE LAMP SHORTED 
    1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Remove the inner door panel trim in accordance with the Service Information.
    4. Make sure the Driver Door Handle Lamp connector is disconnected.
    5. Re-connect the Driver Door Map Pocket Lamp connector.
    6. Turn the park lamps on.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. Wait one minute.
    9. With the scan tool, read DDM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Driver Door Handle Lamp Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  3. CHECK THE DOOR MAP POCKET LAMP FOR A SHORT 
    1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Driver Door Map Pocket Lamp connector.
    4. Be sure the park lamps are still on.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. Wait one minute.
    7. With the scan tool, read DDM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Replace the Driver Door Map Pocket Lamp Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. CHECK THE (M33) DRIVER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Driver Door Module C5 harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between Ground and the (M33) Driver Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit at the DDM C5 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between Ground and the (M33) Driver Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (M33) Driver Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit for as short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  5. CHECK THE (M33) DRIVER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (M34) DRIVER DOOR LIGHTING RETURN DRIVER CIRCUIT 
    1. Check for continuity between the (M33) Driver Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit and the (M34) Driver Door Lighting Return Driver circuit at the DDM C5 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the (M33) Driver Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit and the (M34) Driver Door Lighting Return circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (M33) Driver Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit for a short to the (M34) Driver Door Lighting Return Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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