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Taillights (Sedan)
Replacement
Tsillight:
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the r€ar panel lin-
ing and side lining (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 4-P connector from the tsillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
tsillight.
TAILLIGHT
INNER TAILLIGHT
4-P CONi{ECTOR
Innol Taillight:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Disconnect the 4-P connector from the inner taillight.
3. Remova the four mounting nuts, then pull out theinner taillight.
NOTE:
a Inspect the gasket. Replace it if it is distoned or stsys
compresseo.
a After installation, run water over the lights to make
sure thev don't leak.
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Controller Input Test
NOTE: 8e careful not to damage the controller and the
instrument panal.
1. Remove the instrument panel lrom the dsshboard
{see page 23-1181.
2. Remove the dash lights b.ightness controller {rom
the dashboard. then disconnect the 3-P connector.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent. loose o. corroded, repsir
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a It the terminals look OK, make the tollowing in-
Dut tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the dash lights
brightness controller must be faulty; replace it.
View from whe side
Possible causo it resull is not obtained
3-P CON[{ECTOR
OASH LIGHTSCOI{TROLIER
WireTost conditionTogt: Dasired resuh
1BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Poor ground (G20 l , G4O1). An open in the wire
RED/BLK
Headlight switch ONCheck Jor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 19 (1O A) tuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
aREDHeadlight switch ONConnect to ground: Dash lights
should come on full bright.
. An open in the wire
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Page 1280 of 1413
Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Spotlight Test/Replacement
23-174
1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Pry off the lens.
3, Remove the two screws, then pull out the housing.
Hatchback:
4.
5.
Disconnect the connector from the housing.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Sedan:
CONNECTOR
Torminal
;r,,-
----lABorB'CorC'
tEFrONo-/:\--o\:/
OFF
RIGHTONo---o
OFF
"" li ** li
B'O B
BULB
-FFmlliF-T
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Ceiling Light Test/Replacement
With moonrool:
1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Pry otJ the lens.
3. Remove the two mounting nuts, then pull out thehousing.
4. Disconnect the 3-P connector f.om the housing.
3-P CONNECTOR
re.mrnal
Position \A8or8'cD
OFFo-za--o\7
DOORo---o\7
ONG-/1--o\:.,/
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in €schswatch position according to the table.
F om o.3l7.5Al FUSE(ln th. snd.. - dr.h fu!./r€by boxl
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Geiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights' Spotlights
Geiling Light Test/Replacement
Without moonroot:
1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Pry ofJ the lens.
3. Remove the sctew, then pull out the housing'
4. Disconnect the 3-P connector from the housing.
3-PCONNECTOR
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T6ninsl
P"riti"" \
ABor B'D
OFFo-/:\--o\:.,/
DOORo-A--o
ONLF/A--o
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
F om o.3l7.5Al FUSEtln thr uid.r - ddr h|. /,.LY borlA
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Trunk/Cargo Area Light Test/Replacement
Pry the trunk/cargo afea light lens out of its housing.
Pry out the light assembly.
Disconnect the 2-P connector trom the housing.
Hatchback:
2.P CONNECTOR
BULE 13.4 Wl
A {+}B {-)
HOUSING
BULB {3.4 W)
2.P CONNECTOR
4. Make sure that the bulb is in good condition. Checkfor continuity between the A (+) and B (-ltermi-
nals. There should be continuitv (Hachback: theswitch must be Dushed).
Hatchback:
Sedan:
Froh o.3 (7.5A1FUSE
{ln th. undor - d!.hfur./r.hy box)
To HATCHLATCHswtTcH
F om o.3 (7.5A1FUSE
{ln th. und.i- da.htur€/r.hy box)
To TRU KLATCHswtTcH
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlight
Latch Switch Test/Replacemsnt
Sedan:
1. Open the trunk lid. and disconnect the 2-P connec-
tor from the trunk latch switch.
2. There should be continuity between the A and B ter-
minals.
ll necessary, remove the three mounting bolts to pull
out the trunk latch switch from the trunk lid, then
disconnect the lock rod from the trunk latch switch.
Disconnect the trunk opener cable from the trunk
latch switch.
4.
\j
CC
TRU'{K OPG ER
TRUNK LATCH SWITCH
lhtchb.ck:
1 . Op6n the hatch, and disconnect the 2-P connector
trom the hatch latch switch.
2. There should be continuity between thg A terminal
and component ground.
lf necessary, remove the three mounting bolts to pull
out the hatch latch switch trom the latch, then dis-
connact the lock rod Jrom the hatch latch switch
Disconnect the hatch opener cable trom the hatch
latch switch,
3.
4.
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Back-up Lights
Manual Transmigsion:
NOTE: Check the No. 1 5 { 1 O A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box befote testing.
'1. Test the back-up light switch by placing the shift
lever in reverse and turning the ignition switch to ON
(
).
2. It the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
3. lf the tuse and bulbs are OK. disconnect the connec-
tor from the back-up light switch.
terminal sade
This washer must
always be replacedtor the switch tolunction properlY
and to ptevent ollteaKs.
4. With the shift lever in reverse. check Jor continuity
between the A and B terminals with the switch in-
stalled.
There should be continuity.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch {see
section 13).
a lf there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on, check for:- Poor ground (G5O3)
- An open in the wire
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Automatic Transmission:
NOTE: Check the No. l 5 ( 1 O A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box belore testing.
1. Test the back-up light switch by shitting the shift
lever to l3l and turning the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. lf the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
3. lf the tuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 14-P
connector from the A/T gear position switch (back-
up light switch).
Move the lever back and torth at the LBI position
without touching the push button, and check tor
continuitv between th€ C and D terminals. There
should be continuitY within the range of free plsy of
the shift lever.
a lf there is no continuity within the range oJ J.ee
play, adjust the position ot the A/T gear position
switch lsee section 141.
a lt there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on,check {or:- Poor ground {G503)- An oDen in the wire
4.