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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2 Do the reading lamps operate properly with the lamp switches? Go to Step 7  Go to Step 3 
3 Is only one reading lamp inoperative? Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4
  1. Inspect the battery positive voltage, ground circuit, and switch for a poor connection or an open in the inoperative lamp circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Repair the poor connection or open in the inoperative lamp circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  3. If no fault is found, replace the inoperative lamp.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 11  -
5
  1. Disconnect the reading lamp switch connector.
  2. Test for a high resistance or open in the ground circuit at the reading lamp switch connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Was a condition found and corrected?		 Go to Step 8  Go to Step 6 
6 Test for an open in the inadvertent power control circuit between the reading lamp assembly and the BCM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Was a condition found and corrected?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
7 Test for an open in the interior control circuit between the reading lamp assembly and the BCM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Was a condition found and corrected?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
8 Repair the open in the ground circuit for the reading lamp switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 11  -
9 Replace the reading lamp assembly.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 11  -
10
IMPORTANT: Perform the set up procedure for the body control module.
Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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