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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
No communication with the generic electronic module (GEM)
  • Central junction box (CJB) fuse 216 (15A).
  • Circuitry.
  • GEM.
REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULE .
The interior lamps are inoperative
  • Bulb(s).
  • Circuitry.
  • CJB.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
The interior lamps are inoperative-from the headlamp switch
  • Headlamp switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
The interior lamps stay on continuously
  • Ajar switch.
  • Headlamp switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • CJB.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
The interior lamps do not turn on with one door open
  • Ajar switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
The battery saver is inoperative
  • CJB fuse 226 (10A).
  • CJB.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
The demand lighting is inoperative
  • Bulb(s).
  • Circuitry.
Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
The battery saver does not deactivate after time-out
  • Circuitry.
  • CJB.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST G .
The illuminated entry is inoperative when using the keypad
  • Keypad.
  • Circuitry.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST H .
The illuminated entry is inoperative when using the remote transmitter
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
Puddle lamp is inoperative
  • Bulb.
  • Power supply.
  • Ground.
Go To PINPOINT TEST L .
An individual interior/demand lamp is inoperative
  • Bulb.
  • Power supply.
  • Ground.
REPAIR as necessary.