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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1224 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESINTERIOR BACKLIGHTING MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Interior Backlighting Inoperative
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the dimmer switch.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.
- Ignition ON, headlamp switch in the PARK position. The interior backlighting should illuminate.
- If the interior backlighting does not illuminate, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and the low reference circuit terminal D. The interior backlighting should illuminate.
- If the interior backlighting does not illuminate, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the dimmer switch.
Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the dimmer switch.
- Ignition ON, headlamp switch in the PARK position. The interior backlighting should not illuminate.
- If the interior backlighting illuminates, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the dimmer switch.
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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.