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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the Ambient Lamps on.
    2. With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

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      No 

      • The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE (M5) AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the Ambient Lamps off.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between ground and the (M5) Ambient Lamp Driver circuit at the BCM C6/F harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (M5) Ambient Lamp Driver circuit?

      Yes 

      • Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, repair the short to ground in the (M5) Ambient Lamp Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No