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Test 42A - Short Circuit In (Courtesy Light) Switch

NOTE: For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  . For appropriate wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  at end of article.
  1. Ensure courtesy light switch (located next to headlight switch) is off. If courtesy lights go off, perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE VER-1. If courtesy lights remain on, go to next step.
  2. Ensure all doors are aligned correctly against switches. If doors are misaligned or misadjusted, align or adjust door as necessary. Perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE VER-1.
  3. If doors are aligned correctly, use DRB-II to read left front door ajar switch status. If DRB-II displays LFDOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to TEST 44A. If DRB-II does not display LFDOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to next step.
  4. Using DRB-II, read door ajar switch status. If DRB-II displays DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to TEST 45A  . If DRB-II does not display DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to next step.
  5. Using DRB-II, read courtesy light switch status. If DRB-II displays COURTESY SW: CLOSED, go to TEST 46A  . If DRB-II does not display COURTESY SW: CLOSED, check if vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). If vehicle is not RKE equipped, go to step 7).
    NOTE: RKE module may be accessed by carefully prying each end of dashboard top cover, then lifting rear edge of top cover and sliding cover forward to disengage front clips.
  6. If vehicle is equipped with RKE, disconnect RKE module. Module is located on top, right side of dashboard. If courtesy lights go off, replace RKE module. Perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE VER-1. If courtesy lights remain on, go to next step.
  7. Disconnect Body Controller Module (BCM). Module is located behind right kick panel. If courtesy lights go off, replace BCM. Perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE VER-1. If courtesy lights remain on, repair short to ground in courtesy light output circuit (Yellow wire). Perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE VER-1.
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