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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Turn the Park Lamps on for at least 16 seconds.
    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 LEFT FRONT PARK LAMP 
    1. Turn the Park Lamps off.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Left Front Lamp Assembly harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    6. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Left Front Park Lamp Bulb in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  3. CHECK THE LEFT FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP 
    1. Turn the Park Lamps off.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Left Front Sidemarker Lamp Assembly harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    6. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Replace the Left Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. CHECK THE (L77) LEFT FRONT PARK LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the BCM C1/A harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (L77) Left Front Park Lamp Driver circuit at the Left Front Lamp Assembly harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (L77) Left Front Park Lamp Driver circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (L77) Left Front Park Lamp Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No