Courtesy Lamps Malfunction
Courtesy Lamps Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) supplies battery voltage to the dome/reading lamps - front, left and right sunshade lamps, and instrument panel compartment lamp via the courtesy lamp control circuit. When the instrument panel compartment or a sunshade mirror is opened, the switch contact close allowing battery voltage to flow illuminating the respective lamps. The front reading lamps are controlled by individual switches that are activated by the operator when additional cabin lighting is required. In the event that any of these courtesy lamps were to remain illuminated for more than 10 minutes with the ignition switch in the OFF position and no doors opened, the BCM will deactivate the courtesy lamp control circuit to prevent total battery discharge.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Interior Lights Schematics Interior Lights Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver
Description and Operation
Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Interior Lighting Systems
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, all doors closed, all accessories OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative courtesy lamp. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
* E37F dome/reading lamps - front - terminal 6
* E37R dome/reading lamps - rear - terminal 6
* E27 instrument panel compartment lamp - terminal 2
* A31L sunshade - left - terminal B
* A31R sunshade - right - terminal B
• If 5 ohms or greater
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
• If less than 5 ohms
3. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
* E37F dome/reading lamps - front - terminal 1
* E37R dome/reading lamps - rear - terminal 1
* E27 instrument panel compartment lamp - terminal 1
* A31L sunshade - left - terminal A
* A31R sunshade - right - terminal A
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Inadvertent Load ON and OFF with a scan tool.
• If the test lamp is always OFF
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 body control module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp is always ON
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
5. Test or replace the appropriate courtesy lamp.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement
* Dome Lamp Replacement (with Sunroof) Dome Lamp Replacement (with Sunroof)Dome Lamp Replacement (without Sunroof) Dome Lamp Replacement (without Sunroof)
* Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
* Reading Lamp Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup