Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK MAP LAMP INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between map lamp harness connector R14 terminal 7 and ground.
  7 - Ground: Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: GO TO 4

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Map Lamp Harness Connector R14 Terminal 7 And Ground
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CHECK MAP LAMP

Disconnect map lamp connector.
Check continuity between map lamp terminals.

MAP LAMP TERMINALS CONTINUITY

Map lamp		Condition	Continuity
Terminal		Condition	Continuity
4	7	Map lamp switch is ON	Yes
4	7	Map lamp switch is OFF	No

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Replace map lamp.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Map Lamp Terminals

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CHECK MAP LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between map lamp harness connector R14 terminal 4 and ground.
  4 - Ground: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG

OK: Check connector for proper connection. Repair as necessary.

NG: Repair harness or connector.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Map Lamp Connector R14 Terminal 4 And Ground
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CHECK MAP LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and map lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 and map lamp harness connector R14 terminal 7.
  41 - 7: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG

OK: Replace BCM if map lamp does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to "BCM ".

NG: Repair harness or connector.

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM And Interior Room Lamp Connector Terminals
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