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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 919 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESINTERIOR BACKLIGHTING DOES NOT DIM
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M
Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
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Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics (Pick Up) , Interior Lights Dimming Schematics (Utilities) | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems |
| 2 |
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Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Do any park lamps function properly? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Park Lamps Inoperative |
| 4 | Disconnect the headlamp and panel dimmer switch. Are the instrument panel lamps illuminated? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Remove the ILLUM fuse. Are the instrument panel lamps illuminated? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of headlamp 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 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Repair the short to voltage in the instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 8 | Repair the short to voltage in the instrument panel lamps dimmer switch signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Replace the headlamp and panel dimmer switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.