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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1402 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION & PROCEDURESCOURTESY LAMPS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Circuit/System Verification
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Verification
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- Ignition ON, command the Courtesy Lamps output control ON and OFF with the scan tool. The interior courtesy lamps should turn ON and OFF.
- If one or more of the courtesy lamps are always ON or always OFF refer to the Courtesy Lamp Malfunction .
- Observe the scan tool Driver Door Switch, Driver Door Open Sw. parameter while opening and closing the driver door. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the Driver Door Open Sw. parameter does not change between Active and Inactive, refer to Door Open Switch Malfunction-Front .
- Observe the scan tool Passenger Door Switch, Passenger Door Open Sw. parameter while opening and closing the front passenger door. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the Passenger Door Open Sw. parameter does not change between Active and Inactive, refer to Door Open Switch Malfunction-Front .
- Observe the scan tool BCM Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter while opening and closing each rear doors one at a time. The reading should change between Door Open and Door Closed
- If the Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter does not change between Door Open and Door Closed, refer to Door Open Switch Malfunction-Rear .
- Ignition ON and all doors closed, observe the scan tool BCM Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter while turning the dome lamp switch ON and OFF. The reading should change between Off and Manual.
- If the Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter does not change between Off and Manual, refer to Dome/Interior Lamp Switch Malfunction .
- Ignition ON and all doors closed, observe the scan tool BCM Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter while turning the interior lamp defeat switch ON and OFF. The reading should change between Off and Manual Defeat.
- If the Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter does not change between Off and Manual, refer to Dome/Interior Lamp Switch Malfunction .
- Ignition ON, command the Puddle/Courtesy Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool. Verify the exterior illumination lamps turn ON and OFF.
- If the exterior illumination lamps do not change between ON and OFF, refer to Exterior Illumination Lamps Malfunction Test .
- Ignition ON, turn the reading lamps ON and OFF. The reading lamps should turn ON and OFF.
- If the reading lamps do not change between ON and OFF, refer to Reading Lamps Malfunction Test .
- Ignition On, fold down the sun visors and verify the vanity lamps illuminate.
- If the vanity lamps do not change between ON and OFF, refer to Vanity Mirrors Malfunction Test .
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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.