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2005 Pontiac Aztek Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 8 (Lighting Systems)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Lighting Systems
- Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems
- Scan Tool Output Controls
- Scan Tool Data List
- Scan Tool Data Definitions
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
- DTC B2532
- DTC B2533
- DTC B2552
- DTC B2553
- DTC B2577
- DTC B2578
- DTC B2582
- DTC B2587
- DTC B2588
- DTC B2602
- DTC B2603
- DTC B2617
- DTC B2618
- DTC B2647
- DTC B2648
- DTC B2650
- DTC B2651
- DTC B2654
- DTC B2655
- DTC B2665
- DTC B2742
- Symptoms - Lighting Systems
- Backup Lamps Always On
- Backup Lamps Inoperative
- Courtesy Lamps Always On
- Courtesy Lamps Inoperative
- Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
- Fog Lamps Always On
- Fog Lamps Inoperative
- Hazard Lamps Always On
- Hazard Lamps Inoperative
- Headlamps Always On - Low or High Beam
- Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Low and High Beams
- Headlamps Inoperative - Flash to Pass
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Interior and Exterior Lamps Inoperative (SEO)
- Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
- Interior Backlighting Inoperative
- Park Lamps Always On
- Park Lamps Inoperative
- Reading Lamp(s) Always On
- Reading Lamp(s) Inoperative
- Rear Compartment Lamp(s) Always On
- Rear Compartment Lamp(s) Inoperative
- Rearview Mirror Lamp(s) Inoperative - Inside
- Spot Lamp Inoperative (SEO)
- Stop Lamps Always On
- Stop Lamps Inoperative
- Surveillance Mode Switch Inoperative (SEO)
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
- Vanity Mirror Lamp(s) Always On
- Vanity Mirror Lamp(s) Inoperative
- Repair Instructions
- Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment
- Stop Lamp Switch Replacement
- Headlamp Switch Replacement
- Emergency Vehicle Interior Switch Replacement
- Fog Lamp Switch Replacement - Front
- Hazard Warning Switch Replacement
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement
- Emergency Vehicle Headlamp Flasher Replacement
- Emergency Vehicle Rear Flasher Replacement
- Ashtray Lamp Bulb Replacement
- Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Instrument Panel
- Rearview Mirror Lamp Replacement
- Vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
- Dome Lamp Replacement (Impala and Monte Carlo)
- Dome Lamp Replacement (Impala with SEO, RPO 6C7)
- Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement (Impala)
- Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement (Monte Carlo)
- Headlamp Aiming (Impala)
- Headlamp Aiming (Monte Carlo)
- Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Impala)
- Fog Lamp Replacement - Front (Monte Carlo)
- Fog Lamp Aiming Procedure
- High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement
- Backup Lamp Replacement (Monte Carlo)
- Backup Lamp Replacement (Impala)
- License Lamp Replacement (Impala)
- License Lamp Replacement (Monte Carlo)
- Tail Lamp Replacement (Monte Carlo)
- Tail Lamp Replacement (Impala)
- Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement
- Compartment Lid Lamp Replacement - Rear (SEO) (Impala RPO T53)
- Compartment Lid Lamp Lens and Bulb - Rear (SEO) (Impala RPO T53)
- Window Panel Lamp Replacement - Rear (SEO) (Impala RPO 6J6)
- Window Panel Lamp Lens and Bulb - Rear (SEO) (Impala RPO 6J6)
- Spot Lamp Replacement (SEO) (Impala RPO 7X6, 7X7)
- Spot Lamp Bulb Replacement (SEO) (Impala RPO 7X6, 7X7)
- Spot Lamp Travel Adjustment (SEO) (Impala RPO 7X6, 7X7)
- Rear Compartment Lamp Replacement
- Description and Operation
- Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Exterior Lamps
- Headlamps
- Ftp
- Lights On Warning
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Fog Lamps
- Park, Tail, Marker Lamps, and License
- Remote Keyless Entry Exterior Lamp Illumination
- Turn Signal Lamps
- Turn Signal On
- Stop Lamps
- Rear Window Panel Lamps (SEO, RPO 6J6)
- Rear Compartment Lid Lamps (SEO, RPO T53)
- Spot Lamps and Front Lamps (SEO, RPO 9C1, 9C6, 7X6 and 7X7)
- Surveillance Mode Switch (SEO)
- Backup Lamps
- Battery Rundown Protection / Inadvertent Power
- Lighting System Indicator(s)
- Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Factory Service Tools
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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.