Symptoms

SYMPTOMS - LIGHTING SYSTEMS

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- There are no DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Diagnostic System Check
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
- Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Lighting System.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Backup Lamps Always On
- Backup Lamps Inoperative
- Clearance Lamps Inoperative
- Courtesy Lamps Always On
- Courtesy Lamps Inoperative
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Always On
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative
- Hazard Lamps Always On
- Hazard Lamps Inoperative
- Headlamp Switch On Indicator Always On
- Headlamp Switch On Indicator Inoperative
- Headlamps Always On - Low or High Beam
- Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Low and High Beams (All) or Headlamps Inoperative - Low and High Beams (With Front Wipers On)
- Headlamps Inoperative - Flash to Pass
- High Beam Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
- Interior Backlighting Inoperative
- Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Inoperative
- Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Always On
- Off-Road Lamps Always On
- Off-Road Lamps Inoperative
- Park, License, and Tail Lamps Always
- Park, License, and Tail Lamps Inoperative
- Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
- Stop Lamps Always On
- Stop Lamps Inoperative
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
- Vanity Mirror Lamp(s) Inoperative