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PINPOINT TEST G : The Puddle Lamps Stay On Continuously

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  1. G1 CHECK THE INTERIOR COURTESY LAMPS

    • Observe the interior courtesy lamps.

    Do the puddle lamps and the interior courtesy lamps stay on continuously? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test E .
    No  GO to  G2.
  2. G2 CHECK THE PUDDLE LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON.

    Do the puddle lamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  GO to  G3.
  3. G3 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

    • Disconnect the BCM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the BCM connectors and make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, discontinue this test and follow TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues. CLEAR the DTCs.