Symptoms - Lighting Systems

Symptoms - Lighting Systems

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptoms tables.


Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following procedures:

* Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Exterior Lighting Systems)
* Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Interior Lighting Systems)

Visual/Physical Inspection

Several of the symptom procedures ask for a careful visual/physical inspection. This step is extremely important. It could lead to correcting a problem without further checks and can save valuable time.

These checks include the following:

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the lighting system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components and harness connectors for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* If only one lamp is inoperative, inspect and repair a poor connection or an open in the power feed or ground circuit before replacing the light bulb. Refer to Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing) and Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs).

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections).

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Backup Lamps Inoperative (Hatchback) (Backup Lamps Inoperative (Hatchback))
* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Hatchback) (Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Hatchback))
* Dome Lamps Inoperative (Dome Lamps Inoperative)
* Front Fog Lamps Inoperative (Hatchback) (Front Fog Lamps Inoperative (Hatchback))
* Hazard Lamps Inoperative (Hatchback) (Hazard Lamps Inoperative (Hatchback))
* High Beams Inoperative (Hatchback) (High Beams Inoperative (Hatchback))
* High Mount Stop Lamp Inoperative (High Mount Stop Lamp Inoperative)
* Instrument Panel Illumination Lamps Inoperative (Instrument Panel Illumination Lamps Inoperative)
* Low Beams Inoperative (Low Beams Inoperative)
* Low and High Beams Inoperative (Hatchback) (Low and High Beams Inoperative (Hatchback))
* Parking Lamps and Taillamps Inoperative (Hatchback) (Parking Lamps and Taillamps Inoperative (Hatchback))
* Rear Compartment Lamp Inoperative (Rear Compartment Lamp Inoperative)
* Stop Lamps Malfunction (Stop Lamps Malfunction)
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative (Hatchback) (Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative (Hatchback))