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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 9 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESREADING LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
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Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Data Communication Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Turn ON the reading lamps. Does the system operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Test the inadvertent power supply voltage circuit of the reading lamp for a short to ground, high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test the ground circuit of the reading lamp for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the inoperative bulb for an open filament. Is the bulb good? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Replace the inoperative bulb. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 7 | Replace the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 6 | - |
| 8 | 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.