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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1780 (LIGHTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESINTERIOR BACKLIGHTING MALFUNCTION (W/AN3)CIRCUIT/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, observe the driver door switch while commanding the Driver Door Switch Integrated Sw. Backlighting Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The switch backlighting should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the backlighting does not turn ON and OFF, replace the driver door lock and side window switch.
- Observe the passenger door switch while commanding the Passenger Door Switch Integrated Sw. Backlighting Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The switch backlighting should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the backlighting does not turn ON and OFF, replace the passenger door lock and side window switch.
- Observe the driver memory/heated seat switch while commanding the Driver Door Switch Non-Integrated Backlighting Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The switch backlighting should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the backlighting does not turn ON and OFF, refer to Front Door Switch Backlighting Malfunction.
- Observe the passenger heated seat switch while commanding the Passenger Door Switch Non-Integrated Backlighting Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The switch backlighting should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the backlighting does not turn ON and OFF, refer to Front Door Switch Backlighting Malfunction.
- Observe the scan tool Dimming Control Signal parameter while operating the dimmer switch from high to low. The reading should change from a high percent to a low percent as the switch is rotated.
- If the reading does not change between the selected states, refer to Dimmer Switch Malfunction.
- Observe the function of the backlighting components while commanding the LED Dimming or Incandescent Dimming ON and OFF with a scan tool. The backlighting components should turn ON and OFF while changing between the commanded states.
- If the backlighting components do not turn ON and OFF, refer to Interior Backlighting Malfunction.
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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.