No interior lights

Tiny
DENNIS1945
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 225,000 MILES
Neither the courtesy nor interior light are working. All fuses check good. Could it be rim module? Where is it located and best cost?
Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 2:04 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.

Hi and yes, it could be the issue. The rear integration module is located behind the rear seat back cushion, near the upper left corner of the rear shelf panel.

If all bulbs and fuses are good, that would be my first suspect. Here is a list of components it controls:

The RIM functions include the following:
Heated seat controls
Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower control
Rear defogger control
Park relay controls
Various controls for the interior lamps
Reverse control for the backup lamps
Rear compartment lid release controls
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) control
Ajar switch and tamper switch inputs from the rear compartment lid

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 7:46 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. Any cost estimate for rim? Any other things I can check?
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Sunday, August 26th, 2018 AT 4:48 AM
Tiny
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Hi again:
As far as cost, the part is most likely just under $200.00, but based on where you live, that can change. Additionally, a new one will need to go through a relearn process.

If you want to check the RIM, take a look at the schematics I have attached. There is a dark blue wire with a white tracer designated for the interior lights and courtesy lights coming from the rim. Check to see if there is power from it. Also, make sure the connector isn't damaged or corroded. Corrosion can cause a lot of electrical issues.

If you determine that the rim is the issue, here are the directions for removing and replacing.

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Rear Integration Module Replacement
Vehicle Powertrain Management Relays and Modules - Powertrain Management Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems Body Control Module Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Rear Integration Module Replacement
REAR INTEGRATION MODULE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Before replacing the rear integration module (RIM), record the personalization settings to transfer to the new module (if they are available).
2. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
3. Remove the rear seat belt buckle anchor bolts.
4. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear in Seats.
5. Move the rear seat back insulator aside.
6. Remove the push pin retainers (1).
7. Disconnect the RIM electrical connectors (3).
8. Remove the RIM (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the rear integration module (RIM).
2. Connect the RIM electrical connectors (3).
3. Install the RIM (2) with the push pin retainers (1).
4. Reposition the rear seat back insulator.
5. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear in Seats.
6. Install the rear seat belt buckle anchor bolts.
7. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
8. Reprogram the RIM. Refer to BCM Programming/RPO Configuration (DIM) or BCM Programming/RPO Configuration (IPM) or BCM Programming/RPO Configuration (RIM). See: Vehicle > Programming and Relearning

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions. By the way, picture 2 is removal and replacement of the rim.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, August 26th, 2018 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
DENNIS1945
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We had a rain storm and I was closing things up, wallah, the courtesy and interior lights came on. That was great, but it will probably be back some other time so I will save your emails for then.
Thank you
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 8:33 AM
Tiny
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You have much better luck than me. LOL Regardless, I am glad they are working again. If you run into trouble or need help in the future, let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 5:39 PM

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