Lighting - Back Up Lamp Inop./Bulb Out Message Displayed

Condition

Customer States "Bulb Out Icon Displayed On MFI"

Back-Up-M16- and -M17-Lamp Inoperative causing Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) to display "Bulb Out" icon.

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Applicable Vehicles

Technical Background

The back up (reverse) bulb contact tab, within bulb holder socket, may have too much tension. As a result, bulb may be pushed out of the bulb holder socket, causing lamp(s) to be inoperative.

Production Solution

New Bulb Holder socket design (2 notches).

Service

^ Switch OFF ignition and remove ignition key.

^ Access affected bulb holder. See Repair Manual for removal procedure. Disconnect wiring harness connector from bulb holder.





^ Earlier production bulb holder sockets may only contain 1 notch. Verify current bulb holder socket contains 2 notches, as shown.

If the current bulb holder socket DOES NOT have 2 notches:

^ Replace bulb holder. See Required Parts and Tools. See Repair Manual for replacement procedure.

^ DO NOT replace rear light housing.

If the current bulb holder socket has 2 notches:

^ Using a 6 mm diameter dowel, push down twice on the bulb contact tab. This will relieve tension against bulb.

^ Reinstall bulb into adjusted socket.

Tip:

Ensure bulb is fully inserted into locking notches of bulb holder socket.





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Required Parts and Tools