Symptoms - Lighting Systems

Symptoms - Lighting Systems

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.


Refer to the following:

* Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
* Interior 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. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Wiring Systems.
* 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. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

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

* Headlamps-On Reminder Chime Inoperative Headlamps-On Reminder Chime Inoperative
* Low Beams Inoperative Low Beams Inoperative
* High Beams Inoperative High Beams Inoperative
* Low and High Beams Inoperative Low and High Beams Inoperative
* Parking Lamps and Taillamps Inoperative Parking Lamps and Taillamps Inoperative
* High Mount Stop Lamp Inoperative Testing and Inspection
* Front Fog Lamps Inoperative (1.6L and 1.8L) Front Fog Lamps Inoperative (1.6L and 1.8L)Front Fog Lamps Inoperative (2.0L) Front Fog Lamps Inoperative (2.0L)
* Instrument Panel Illumination Lamps Inoperative Instrument Panel Illumination Lamps Inoperative
* Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps
* Backup Lamps Inoperative Testing and Inspection
* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Scandinavian) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Scandinavian)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (North American) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (North American)
* Dome Lamps Inoperative Dome Lamps Inoperative
* Hazard Lamps Inoperative Hazard Lamps Inoperative
* Headlight Leveling Inoperative Headlight Leveling Inoperative
* Rear Compartment Lamp Inoperative Rear Compartment Lamp Inoperative
* Stop Lamps Inoperative Stop Lamps Inoperative
* Stop Lamps Always On Stop Lamps Always On
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative