
6-26 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL 
Light bulb application chart-199&93 Galant 
Light bulb application chart-1994-98 Galant 
Description 
1 Wattage 1 
rrunk lrght Overdrwe rndvzator light 
lautomatlc transaxle) 
Light bulb application chart-1992-96 Diamante 
Light bulb application chart-1997-00 Diamante 
Outside 
Description 
wattage SAE 
trade 
NO 
1 - Headlrght Irnslde) 
65W 
9005 
l----if 
2 - HeadlIght loutsldel 
55w 9006 
3 - Parktng and front 
3cP 168 
s!de markrr l,ght 
4 - Front turn-srgnal light 
24cp 1156NA 
5 - Hugh-mounted stop 
lbght 21cp 
921 
1 6- Eackuplrght 
I 1921  21cp 
7 - Stop/tall light 
8 - Rear side marker 
lkght 
9 - License plate light 
3cP 168 
IO - Rear turn-slgnal lkght 
32cp 
1156 
Description 
Wattage 
Dome light 
Door light 
Luggage compartment lrght 
Rear personal lrght 
Glove compartment lbght 
Vanity mrrror lkght 
Arr condltfoner control 
panel lkght 
Cigarette lighter rllumrna- 
llcm l1gbt 
Outside 
7 t License plate Ilght / 3cp 
168 
6 Stop and tall Irghl 1 32/2cp 1 2057 I 
Inside 
Light bulb application chart-1999-00 Galant 
Light Bulbs -Outside 
Descrrptron Wattage 
HeadlIght loutsldel 55W 
Headlight (Inside1 65W 
Front turn-srgnal lkghts 271B\1\1 
Fronr srde-marker lrghts 
ZCP 
Parkrng hghts 
3CP 
Stop and tarllrghts 3212~~ 
Rear turn-srgnal lrghts 
32cp 
Backup lkghts 
32~x1 
Rear srde-marker lkghts 
3CP SAE 
Trade No 
--- 
90a 
9005 
1157NA 
199 
168 
2057 
1156 
1156 
168 
LI- 168 
Descrrptron Wattage 
- . ..-- -- --_ .--- 
8W 
8W 
8W 
low 
5W 
5W 
14w 
14W 
t4w 
t4w 
Ashtray light 
Shtft tndrcaror Ilght 
fautomatlc Iransaxlel 
Exterior 
interior 
1 - He;;;fghts (inner) - 12V 65W 
2- keadlights (outer) 12V 55W 
fHB41 6 - Rear tdm-stgnal lights 12V 45cp 
7 - Reversrng light - 12V 32cp 
6 - Lrcense plate light 12V 3cp 
9 - Stop I tall lights 12V 43/3cp 
lo- Stop I tall Ibghts 12V 3212~~ 
11- Hugh mounted stop - 12V 21W 
light RoomlIghts 12V 6W 
Spot lights 12V RW 
Rear personal lrglils - 1% 8W 
Door IIghts (clear) 12V 3 4W 
Trunk hght - 12V 5W  3 - Parking and front - 12V 3cp 
side marker lrght 
4 - Fronl turn-slgnal lights 12V 32cp 
5 - Front fog llghl 12V 55W (H3) 
12- RearsIde-marker light - 12V 3cp  

TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 11-2 
SECTION 1: ENGINE 11-2 
SECTION 2: DRIVE TRAIN 
11-3 
SECTION 3:BRAKESYSTEM 11-3 
SECTION 4:WHEELS,TIRES, STEERING, 
AND SUSPENSION II-4 
SECTION 5: ELECTRICAL 
ACCESSORIES II-4 
SECTION 6:lNSTRUMENTSAND 
GAUGES II-5 
SECTION 7:CLlMATE CONTROL II-5 
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES II-6 
SECTION 1: ENGINE II-6 
ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS II-6 
ENGINE RUNNING CONDITIONS II-7 
ENGINE NOISES,ODORSAND 
VIBRATIONS II-8 
ENGINE ELECTRICALSYSTEM 11-8 
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM II-8 
ENGINE EXHAUSTSYSTEM II-9 
SECTION 2: DRIVE TRAIN 
II-9 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION II-9 
MANUALTRANSMISSION II-10 
CLUTCH II-10 
DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL 
DRIVE II-10 
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY II-10 
DRIVESHAFT II-10 
AXLES II-II 
OTHER DRIVE TRAIN 
CONDITIONS II-II 
SECTION 3:BRAKE SYSTEM II-II 
BRAKESYSTEM 
TROUBLESHOOTING II-II 
SECTION 4:WHEELS, TIRES, STEERING 
AND SUSPENSION II-12 
WHEELSAND WHEEL 
BEARINGS II-12 
TIRES II-12 
STEERING II-12 
SUSPENSION II-12 
DRIVING NOISES AND 
VIBRATIONS II-13 
SECTION 5:ELECTRlCAL 
ACCESSORIES II-13 - 
HEADLIGHTS II-13 
TAIL, RUNNING AND SIDE MARKER 
LIGHTS II-13 
INTERIOR LIGHTS II-14 
BRAKE LIGHTS II-14 
WARNING LIGHTS II-14 
TURN SlGNALAND4-WAYHAZARD 
LIGHTS II-15 
WINDSHIELD WIPERS II-15 
SECTION 6:lNSTRUMENTSAND 
GAUGUES II-15 
I 
SPEEDOMETER(CABLE 
OPERATED) II-15 
SPEEDOMETER(ELECTRONICALLY 
OPERATED) II-16 
FUEL,TEMPERATUREAkJD OIL 
PRESSURE GAUGES II-16 SECTION 7:CLlMATECON 
AIR CONDITIONER ll- 
HEATER II-16 TR( 
-16 IL II-16  

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TROUBLESHOOTING II-5 
Condition Section/Item Number 
One brake light inoperative 
Both brake lights inoperative 
One or both brake lights very dim 5-D, 1 
5-D, 2 
5-D, 3 
Ignition, Battery and Alternator Warning Lights, Check Engine 
Light, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light, Brake Warning 
Light, Oil Pressure Warning Light, and Parking Brake Warning 
Light 
Warning light(s) remains on after the engine is started 
Warning light(s) flickers on and off when driving 
Warning light(s) inoperative with ignition on, and engine not started 5-E, 1 
5-E, 2 
5-E, 3 
Turn signals or hazard lights come on, but do not flash 
Turn signals or hazard lights do not function on either side 
Turn signals or hazard lights only work on one side 
One signal light does not work 
Turn signals flash too slowly 
Turn signals flash too fast 
Four-way hazard flasher indicator light inoperative 
Turn signal indicator light(s) do not work in either direction 
One turn signal indicator light does not work 5-F, 1 
5-F, 2 
5-F, 3 
5-F, 4 
5-F, 5 
5-F, 6 
5-F, 7 
5-F, 8 
5-F, 9 
Horn does not operate 
Horn has an unusual tone 5-G, 1 
5-G, 2 
Windshield wipers do not operate 
Windshield wiper motor makes a humming noise, gets hot or blows fuses 
Windshield wiper motor operates but one or both wipers fail to move 
Windshield wipers will not park 5-H, 1 
5-H, 2 
5-H, 3 
5-H, 4 
Speedometer does not work 
Speedometer needle fluctuates when driving at steady speeds 
Speedometer works intermittently 6-A, 1 
6-A, 2 
6-A, 3 
Speedometer does not work 
Speedometer works intermittently 6-B, 1 
6-B, 2 
Gauge does not register 6-C 1 
Gauge operates erratically 6-C 2 
’ 
Gauge operates fully pegged 6-C 3 
No air coming from air conditioner vents 7-A, 1 
Air conditioner blows warm air ’ 7-A, 2 
Water collects on the interior floor when the air conditioner is used 
Air conditioner has a moldy odor when used 7-A, 3 
7-A, 4 
Blower motor does not operate 
Heater blows cool air 
Heater steams the windshield when used 7-B, 1 
7-B, 2 
7-B, 3  

II-14 TROUBLESHOOTING 
b. Check for low voltage at the bulb socket positive terminal or a poor ground. If voltage 
is low, or the ground marginal, trace the wiring to, and check for loose, damaged or 
corroded wires and electrical terminals; repair as necessary. 
c. Check the light switch operation and replace if necessary. 
1. Interior light inoperative 
a. Verify the interior light switch location and position(s), and set the switch in the cor- 
rect position. 
b. Check for battery voltage and ground at the interior light bulb socket. If battery voltage 
and ground are present, replace the bulb. If voltage is not present, check the interior 
light fuse for battery voltage. If the fuse is missing, replace the fuse. If the fuse has 
blown, or if battery voltage is present, refer to the wiring diagram to troubleshoot the 
cause for an open or shorted circuit. If ground is not present, check the door switch 
contacts and clean or repair as necessary. 
2. Interior light works intermittent/y 
a. Check the bulb for a damaged filament, and replace if damaged. 
b. Check the bulb and bulb socket for corrosion, and clean or replace the bulb and 
socket. 
c. Check for loose, damaged or corroded wires and electrical terminals; repair as neces- 
sary. 
d. Check the door and light switch operation, and replace if necessary. 
3. Interior light very dim 
a. Check the bulb and bulb socket for corrosion, and clean or replace the bulb and 
socket. 
b. Check for low voltage at the bulb socket positive terminal or a poor ground. If voltage 
is low, or the ground marginal, trace the wiring to, and check for loose, damaged or 
corroded wires and electrical terminals; repair as necessary. 
c. Check the door and light switch operation, and replace if necessary. 
1. One brake light inoperative 
a. PressPress the brake pedal and check for battery voltage and ground at the brake light 
bulb socket. If present, replace the bulb. If either battery voltage or ground is not pre- 
sent, refer to the wiring diagram to troubleshoot. 
2. Both brake lights inoperative 
a. Press the brake pedal and check for battery voltage and grou’nd at the brake light bulb 
socket. If present, replace both bulbs. If battery voltage is not present, check the brake 
light switch adjustment and adjust as necessary. If the brake light switch is properly 
adjusted, and battery voltage or the ground is not present at the bulb sockets, or at the 
bulb electrical connector with the brake pedal pressed, refer to the wiring diagram to 
troubleshoot the cause of an open circuit. 
3. One or both brake lights very dim 
a. Press the brake pedal and measure the voltage at the brake light bulb socket. If the 
measured voltage is close to the battery voltage, check for a poor ground caused by a 
loose, damaged, or corroded wire, terminal, bulb or bulb socket. If the ground is 
bolted to a painted surface, it may be necessary to remove the electrical connector and 
clean the mounting surface, so the connector mounts on bare metal. If battery voltage 
is low, check for a poor connection caused by either a faulty brake light switch, a 
loose, damaged, or corroded wire, terminal or electrical connector. Refer to the wiring 
diagram to troubleshoot the cause of a voltage drop. 
1. Warning light(s) stay on when the engine is started 
Ignition, Battery or Alternator Warning light a. Check the alternator output and voltage regulator operation, and replace as necessary. 
b. Check the warning light wiring for a shorted wire. 
Check Engine Light a. Check the engine for routine maintenance and tune-up status. Note the engine tune-up 
specifications and verify the spark plug, air filter and engine oil condition; replace 
and/or adjust items as necessary. 
b. Check the fuel tank for low fuel level, causing an intermittent lean fuel mixtur 
e. Top off fuel tank and reset check engine light. 
c. Check for a failed or disconnected engine fuel or ignition component, sensor or con- 
trol unit and repair or replace as necessary. 
d. Check the intake manifold and vacuum hoses for air leaks and repair as 
necessary. 
e. Check the engine’s mechanical condition for excessive oil consumption. 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light a. Check the wheel sensors and sensor rings for debris, and clean as necessary. 
b. Check the brake master cylinder for fluid leakage or seal failure and replace as neces- 
sary. 
c, Check the ABS control unit, pump and proportioning valves for proper operation; re- 
place as necessary. 
d. Check the sensor wiring at the wheel sensors and the ABS control unit for a loose or 
shorted wire, and repair as necessary. 
brake Warning Light a. Check the brake fluid level and check for possible leakage from the hydraulic lines and 
seals. Top off brake fluid and repair leakage as necessary. 
b. Check the brake linings for wear and replace as necessary. 
c. Check for a loose or shot-ted brake warning light sensor or wire, and replace or repair 
as necessary. 
Oil Pressure Warning Light a. Stop the engine immediately. Check the engine oil level and oil filter condition, and 
top off or change the oil as necessary. 
b. Check the oil pressure sensor wire for being shorted to ground. Disconnect the wire 
from the oil pressure sensor and with the ignition in the ON position, but not running, 
the oil pressure light should not be working. If the light works with the wire discon- 
nected, check the sensor wire for being shorted to ground. Check the wire routing to 
make sure the wire is not pinched and check for insulation damage. Repair or replace 
the wire as necessary and recheck before starting the engine. 
c. Remove the oil pan and check for a clogged oil pick-up tube screen. 
d. Check the oil pressure sensor operation by substituting a known good sensor. 
e. Check the oil filter for internal restrictions or leaks, and replace as necessary. 
WARNING: If the engine is operated with oil pressure below the manufac- 
turer’s specification, severe (and costly) engine damage could occur. Low 
oil pressure can be caused by excessive internal wear or damage to the en- 
gine bearings, oil pressure relief valve, oil pump or oil pump drive mecha- 
nism. 
Before starting the engine, check for possible causes of rapid oil loss, such as leaking 
oil lines or a loose, damaged, restricted, or leaking oil filter or oil pressure sensor. If the 
engine oil level and condition are acceptable, measure the engine’s oil pressure using a 
pressure gauge, or determine the cause for the oil pressure warning light to function 
when the engine is running, before operating the engine for an extended period of time. 
Another symptom of operating an engine with low oil pressure is the presence of severe 
knocking and tapping noises. 
Parking Brake Warning Light a. Check the brake release mechanism and verify the parking brake has been fully re- 
leased. 
b. CheckCheck the parking brake light switch for looseness or misalignment. 
c. CheckCheck for a damaged switch or a loose or shorted brake light switch wire, and 
replace or repair as necessary. 
2. Warning light(s) flickers on and off when driving 
Ignition, Battery or Alternator Warning Light a. Check the alternator output and voltage regulator operation. An intermittent condition 
may indicate worn brushes, an internal short, or a defective voltage regulator. Replace 
the alternator or failed component. 
b. Check the warning light wiring for a shorted, pinched or damaged wire and repair as 
necessary. 
Check Engine Light a. Check the engine for required maintenance and tune-up status. Verify engine tune-up 
specifications, as well as spark plug, air filter and engine oil condition; replace and/or 
adjust items as necessary. 
b. Check the fuel tank for low fuel level causing an intermittent lean fuel mixture. Top off 
fuel tank and reset check engine light. 
c. Check for an intermittent failure or partially disconnected engine fuel and ignition 
component, sensor or control unit; repair or replace as necessary. 
d. Check the intake manifold and vacuum hoses for air leaks, and repair as necessary. 
e. Check the warning light wiring for a shorted, pinched or damaged wire and repair as 
necessary. 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light a. Check the wheel sensors and sensor rings for debris, and clean as necessary. 
b. Check the brake master cylinder for fluid leakage or seal failure and replace as neces- 
sary. 
c. Check the ABS control unit, pump and proportioning valves for proper operation, and 
replace as necessary.