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Diagnostic Test

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

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      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 RIGHT REAR SIDE-MARKER LAMP FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT 
    1. Turn the Park Lamps off.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off.
    4. Disconnect the Right Rear Side-Marker Lamp harness connector.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    7. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Right Rear Side-Marker Lamp in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  3. CHECK THE RIGHT TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT 
    1. Turn the Park Lamps off.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off.
    4. Disconnect the Right Tail Lamp Assembly harness connector.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    7. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

  4. CHECK THE (L72) RIGHT REAR PARK LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the BCM C5/E harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (L72) Right Rear Park Lamp Driver circuit at the Right Tail Lamp Assembly harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (L72) Right Rear Park Lamp Driver circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (L72) Right Rear Park Lamp Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. DISCONNECT RELATED BCM HARNESS CONNECTIONS AND INSPECT FOR PROBLEMS 
    1. Disconnect all BCM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Connect all BCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No