Circuit/System Testing

2009 Saturn Astra XR, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Circuit/System Testing

Cargo Lamp Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative cargo lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  4. Command the Trunk Lamp Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative cargo lamp.

Dome/Reading Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate dome lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Dome lamp ground - front terminal 5
    • Dome lamp ground - center terminal 1
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Dome lamp control - front terminal 6
    • Dome lamp control - center terminal 2
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
  4. Connect a test lamp between B+ and the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below.
    • Dome lamp control - front terminal 7
    • Dome lamp control - center terminal 4
  5. Command the Interior Lamp Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate dome lamp.

Door Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative front door courtesy lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  4. Command the Interior Lamp Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate front door window switch.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate front door window switch.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative front door courtesy lamp.

Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the I/P compartment lamp.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the I/P compartment lamp switch.

Vanity Mirror Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative vanity mirror.
  2. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, interior lamps OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the REC.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative vanity mirror.
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