Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the stop lamp relay.
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 86 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the CHMSL.
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 2 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 1 and the ground circuit terminal 2.
- Ignition ON, command the stop lamps ON and OFF by applying and releasing the brake pedal. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- 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.
- Ignition OFF, connect the stop lamp relay.
- Ignition ON, command the stop lamps ON and OFF by applying and releasing the brake pedal. The stop lamps should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the stop lamps do not turn ON and OFF when commanded, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the stop lamp relay.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the CHMSL.