Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK MAP LAMP INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between map lamp harness connector R14 terminal 7 and ground.
  7 - Ground: Battery voltage should exist.
Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Interior Room Lamp Connector R14 Terminal 7 And Ground
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OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: GO TO 4.

CHECK MAP LAMP

Disconnect map lamp connector.

Check continuity between map lamp terminals.

MAP LAMP

Map lamp		Condition	Continuity
Terminal		Condition	Continuity
4	7	Map lamp switch is ON	Yes
4	7	Map lamp switch is OFF	No

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Map Lamp Terminals

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OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Replace map lamp.

CHECK MAP LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between map lamp harness connector R14 terminal 4 and ground.
  4 - Ground: Continuity should exist.
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Map Lamp Connector R14 Terminal 4 And Ground
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OK or NG

OK: Check connector for proper connection. Repair as necessary.

NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK MAP LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and map lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM connector M20 (A) terminal 56 and map lamp connector R14 (B) terminal 7.
  56 - 7: Continuity should exist.
Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M20 Terminal 56 And Map Lamp Connector R14 Terminal 7
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OK or NG

OK: Replace BCM if map lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "BCM ".

NG: Repair harness or connector.