Spot Lamp: Testing and Inspection

SPOT LAMP ASSEMBLY - POLICE

IF SPOT LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT


1. If both spot lamps are inoperative, check spot lamp master fuse. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for fuse locations. If fuse is OK, refer to STEP 4. If fuse is damaged or inoperative, replace as necessary.
2. If the left spot lamp is inoperative, check fuse. If fuse is OK, refer to STEP 4. If fuse is damaged or inoperative, replace as necessary. If fuse blows again, find short to ground. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
3. If the right spot lamp is inoperative, check fuse. If fuse is OK, refer to STEP 4. If fuse is damaged or inoperative, replace as necessary. If fuse blows again, find short to ground. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
4. Check for B+ power at the spot lamp bulb with switch turned ON Spot Lamp - Police - Removal. If there is B+ power at the spot lamp bulb connector, replace bulb. If there is not B+ power present, refer to STEP 5.
5. If there is not B+ power present at the spot lamp with the switch turned on, check circuit for an open. Possibly the connector in the A-pillar. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
6. If there is B+ power at the spot lamp connector, and no B+ power at the spot lamp bulb, then the switch is damaged or inoperative within the spot lamp assembly and the entire unit must be replaced. Spot Lamp - Police - Removal.
7. If lamp still does not light, remove the handle Spot Lamp - Police - Removal, and check the contact on the shaft end of the head assembly into the handle to make sure the contact is not damaged.


IF SPOT LAMP IS HARD TO TURN


1. Check that the head housing clamping screw creates just enough drag to hold the spot lamp head in position in windy conditions. Extreme drag will require more force on the handle to move the spot lamp head and cause damage.