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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004CELICA GT, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 130 (BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS)SYSTEM TESTSTEST NO. 24: REAR PERSONAL LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE
2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard
Test No. 24: Rear Personal Light Does Not Operate
2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Test No. 24: Rear Personal Light Does Not Operate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Rear personal lights are located above each rear door. See Figure. Check light bulb for suspect rear personal light. If light bulb is okay, go to next step. If light bulb is defective, replace light bulb. After repairs, perform confirmation test. See CONFIRMATION TESTΒ .
- Check rear personal light assembly. If rear personal light assembly is okay, go to next step. If rear personal light assembly is defective, replace assembly. After repairs, perform confirmation test. See CONFIRMATION TESTΒ .
- Check wiring harness and electrical connectors between battery and rear personal light assemblies, between battery and body control ECU, between rear personal light assemblies and body control ECU and all power and ground connections. See INTERIOR LIGHTS in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If wiring harnesses or electrical connectors are defective, repair as necessary. After repairs, perform confirmation test. See CONFIRMATION TESTΒ .
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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.