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Troubleshooting Hints - Exterior Lights

PROCEDURE
1. If only one light does not operate, check bulb, socket, and related wiring.
2. If vehicle is equipped with Daytime Running Lights and Exterior Lights do not turn on automatically at dusk, see HEADLAMPS for diagnosis.
3. If the Turn Lights and Back Up Lights do not work, check the TURN B/U Fuse.
4. If the Stop Lights and Hazard Lights do not work, check the STOP HAZ Fuse.
5. If the Stop Lights do not work, check the Brake Switch and ORN (140) wire for continuity.
6. If the Stop Lights do not turn off, adjust or replace the Brake Switch as necessary.
7. If the High Level Stop Light does not work, check bulb, YEL and LT BLU (820) wires, and BLK (150) wire for an open.
8. For any of the following symptoms, replace the Turn-Hazard Switch Assembly:
^ Some Turn Lights work and all Hazard Lights work.
^ Some Hazard Lights work and all Turn Lights work.
^ Hazard Lights do not turn off.

9. If the Turn Indicator and the Front Turn Light on one side are inoperative, check the connection at connector C206, then replace the Turn Hazard Switch Assembly as necessary.
10. If Tail, Rear Marker, and License Lights do not work, check the TAIL Fuse, Light Switch, ORN (24), BRN (9), and BLK (150) wire for continuity.
11. If the Tail, Rear Marker, and License Lights do not work, but the front Exterior Lights work, check connector C204, terminal C and related wiring.
12. If the Turn Lights stay on (do not flash) in both LEFT and RIGHT, replace the Turn Flasher.
13. If the Hazard Lights stay on (do not flash) in HAZARD, but the Stop Lights go off normally, replace the Hazard Flasher.