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8W-51 REAR LIGHTING
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BACK-UP LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
COMBINED REAR LIGHTING MODULE . . . . . . . . 5
REAR FOG LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STOP LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TAIL LAMPS AND REAR LICENSE LAMPS . . . . . . 5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
TAIL LAMPS AND REAR LICENSE LAMPS
Circuit A13 in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC) powers a 20 amp fuse located in cavity 7 of
the junction block. The A13 circuit is protected by a
40 amp fuse located in cavity 12. Circuit F33, which
connects to the other side of the fuse in the junction
block, connects to the headlamp switch and is spliced
to provide power for the instrument cluster.
The headlamp switch has three positions: OFF,
PARK (parking lamps), and ON. When the headlamp
switch is in the PARK or ON position, it connects cir-
cuit F33 to circuit L7. From the headlamp switch,
circuit L7 splices to power the front parking lamps,
rear tail lamps, and the license lamp. It also provides
an input to the Body Control Module (BCM) indicat-
ing the lamps are ON, to the radio for illumination,
and to the dimmer switch.
GROUND CIRCUIT
Circuit Z1 provides a ground for the tail lamps,
parking lamps, headlamps, and the license plate
lamp, although different grounding points are used.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
•
Check for a blown 40 amp fuse located in cavity
12 of the PDC
•
Check for a blown 20 amp fuse located in cavity
7 of the junction block
•
For all of the rear lamps check the grounding
point at the deck lid ground
COMBINED REAR LIGHTING MODULE
The combined rear lighting module is used to
direct the voltage to the proper lamps. Power for the
module is supplied on circuit A15. This circuit is pro-
tected by a 20 amp fuse located in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC), cavity 6.
Ground for the module is supplied on circuit Z1.
STOP LAMPS
Circuit A7 supplies power for the stop lamp switch.
This circuit originates in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC) and is protected by a 20 amp fuse. The A7
circuit is spliced in the junction block and supplies
voltage for the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse.
When the operator presses the brake pedal, the
stop lamp switch CLOSES, and connects circuit A7 to
circuit L50. Circuit L50 connects from the stop lamp
switch to the stop lamps and the Center High
Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL). Ground for the lamps
is provided on circuit Z1 and terminates at the deck
lid ground.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
•
Check for a blown 20 amp fuse located in cavity
4 of the PDC.
•
Check the grounding point for the rear lamps.
•
Check for continuity across the stop lamp switch
when it is closed.
BACK-UP LAMPS
Refer to section 8W-31 for lamp operation.
REAR FOG LAMPS
Power for the rear fog lamps is supplied on circuit
L36. This circuit connects from the fog lamp switch
to the rear fog lamps. Power for this circuit is sup-
plied by circuit L92. The L92 circuit is protected by a
20 amp fuse located in cavity 13 of the junction
block.
When the operator turns the switch ON circuits
L92 and L36 are connected. Ground for the lamps is
supplied on circuit Z1.
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