Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate dome/inside rearview lamp assembly.
- Connect a test lamp between B+ and the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below.
- Dome lamp control terminal B
- Inside rearview mirror courtesy/reading lamp control terminal 1 with UE1
- Inside rearview mirror courtesy/reading lamp control terminal 6 without UE1
- Command the Interior Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative dome/inside rearview lamp assembly.