Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at an affected lamp bulb.
- Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal and the ground circuit terminal.
- Ignition ON, command the Courtesy Lamps output control on and off with the scan tool. The test lamp should turn on and off.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the bulb.