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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2060 (LIGHTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCOURTESY LAMPS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Circuit/System Verification
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Verification
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- Command the Courtesy Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The courtesy lamps should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the courtesy lamps do not turn ON and OFF when commanded, refer to Courtesy Lamp Malfunction.
- Observe the scan tool Driver Door Switch, Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter while opening and closing the driver door. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the Driver Door Ajar 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 Ajar Sw. parameter while opening and closing the front passenger door. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the Passenger Door Ajar Sw. parameter does not change between Active and Inactive, refer to Door Open Switch Malfunction - Front.
- Observe the scan tool Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter while opening and closing each rear door 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.
- All doors closed, observe the scan tool 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.
- All doors closed, observe the scan tool 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.
- Turn the individual reading lamps ON and OFF with their respective switches. The reading lamps should turn ON and OFF when changing between the selected states.
- If any reading lamp does not turn ON and OFF when selected, refer to Reading Lamps Malfunction.
- Turn the left and right vanity mirror lamps ON and OFF with their respective switches. The vanity mirror lamps should turn ON and OFF when changing between the selected states.
- If any reading lamp does not turn ON and OFF when selected, refer to Vanity Mirror Lighting Malfunction.
- Command the 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 Outside Rearview Mirror Illumination 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.