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Test 47A - Diagnosing Courtesy Lamp Systems
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Test 47A - Diagnosing Courtesy Lamp Systems
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR
IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Perform TEST VER-1 after each repair.
Courtesy lamp system diagnostics are separated into 6 categories. Verify customer complaint and identify problem area before performing appropriate test. See DIAGNOSING COURTESY LAMP SYSTEMS table.
DIAGNOSING COURTESY LAMP SYSTEMS
| Description | Perform Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Courtesy Lamps Inoperative | ||
| With Either Door Open | 47B | |
| One Or More (But Not All) Courtesy | ||
| Lamps Inoperative | 49A | |
| All Courtesy Lamps Inoperative | ||
| With Dome Lamp Switch | 50A | |
| Courtesy Lamps On At All Times | 51A | |
| All Courtesy Lamps Inoperative | ||
| With Left Door | 65A | |
| All Courtesy Lamps Inoperative | ||
| With Right Door | 66A | |
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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.