Stop Lamp Switch Circuit Test
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the stop lamp switch.
- Ignition ON, test for B+ between the 12-volt reference circuit terminal C and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the 12-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Verify the scan tool BCM Stop Lamp Switch Status parameter is approximately 1023 counts.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal D and the 12-volt reference circuit terminal C. Verify the scan tool Stop Lamp Switch Status parameter is 1 count.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the stop lamp switch.