Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | 
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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console  | |||
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?  | Go to Step 2  | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information  | 
2  | Verify that the interior backlighting does not dim. Does the interior backlighting operate normally?  | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | Are the instrument panel cluster (IPC) backlighting lamps the only lamps that do not dim?  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 4  | 
4  | Remove the ILLUM fuse in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block. Do the affected lamps remain ON?  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Step 5  | 
5  | Reinstall the fuse and remove the headlamp switch. Do the affected lamps remain ON?  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Step 9  | 
6  | Repair the short to voltage in the I/P lamp fuse supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
7  | Repair the short to ignition voltage in the I/P lamps dimmer switch signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
8  | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
9  | Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
10  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |