Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
Automatic Lamps
A Light Sensor/Amplifier mounted on the top left dash panel senses darkness. As resistance of the photocell increases to a set value, the Light
Sensor/Amplifier applies power to the Autolamp Relay, which turns on the lamps. A light emitting diode (LED) located in the Autolamp Time Control
Switch lights when the autolamp is in use.
A Lamps On Adjusting Screw sets the automatic lamps for EARLY or LATE. If it is necessary to have the lamps turn on earlier than the factory setting,
turn the Lamps On Set Screw toward EARLY. Turn toward LATE for a later turn-on. Regular operation of the headlamps from the Main Light Switch
overrides the autolamp control.
Delayed Exit
The Delayed Exit system is turned on by moving the AUTO dial (on the Autolamp Switch) away from OFF position. Turning the dial toward MAX
increases the resistance, increasing the length of time the lamps will stay on after the Ignition Switch is turned OFF.
For further diagnostic information refer to section 32-12 of the shop manual.
COMPONENT LOCATION
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Figure
Autolamp Relay # 1
Attached to top rear of shake brace
133-1
Autolamp Relay # 2
Attached to top rear of shake brace
133-1
Fuse Panel
Behind LH side of I/P
153-1
LCD Dimming Relay
Behind center of I/P, left of glove box
133-1
Light Sensor/Amplifier
Attached to top underside of I/P
133-1
Multi-Function Switch
Top LH side of steering column
145-1
Refer to Location Index page 203 for Connector, Splice and Ground Descriptions and Locations.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ACTION
^ Delayed Exit does not work,
^ Bad Autolamp Time Control
^ Check Light Sensor/Amplifier
autolamps do
Switch
^ Check Autolamp Time Control
Switch
^ Check for a short in DB/O (217)
wire
^ Delayed Exit time cannot be
^ Bad Autolamp Time Control
^ Check Autolamp Time Control
varied
Switch
Switch
^ Replace Light Sensor/
Amplifier if Autolamp Time
Control Switch is OK
^ Autolamps and delayed exit do
^ Bad Autolamp Time Control ^ Check Autolamp Time Control
not work
Switch
Switch
^ Check Light Sensor/Amplifier
^ Autolamps do not work,
^ Bad light sensor
^ Check that Light Sensor/
delayed exit does
^ Amplifier is not covered
^ Check Light Sensor/Amplifier
^ Check Autolamp Relays
^ When using Delayed Exit,
^ Open at time input of Light
^ Check Autolamp Time Control
headlamps and exterior lamps
Sensor/Amplifier
Switch
stay on for approximately 15
^ Check DB/O (217) wire
minutes
