Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 |
| 4 | Test the I/P dimmer switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the I/P dimmer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the I/P dimmer switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Dimmer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |