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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the ECM.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp switch signal circuit terminal 52 and ground.
  3. Ignition ON, command the stop lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the stop lamp switch signal circuit terminal 52 at the ECM harness connector and the connector terminal at the ECM.
  5. Ignition ON, command the stop lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamps does not operate as described, replace the ECM.
  6. Ignition OFF, reconnect the ECM harness connector.
  7. Disconnect the harness connector at the TCM.
  8. Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp switch signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
  9. Ignition ON, command the stop lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  10. If all circuits test normal, replace the TCM.
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