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Backup Lamps Inoperative

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Backup Lamps Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics 
Connector End View Reference:  Master Electrical Component List  in Wiring Systems
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2
  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Place the gear selector lever to the REVERSE position.
Do both backup lamps illuminate?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Is only one lamp inoperative? Go to Step 9  Go to Step 4 
4 Do the INTERIOR lamps dim normally? Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5
  1. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  2. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the CHMSL/Back-up fuse voltage supply circuit.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 7 
6 Test the backup lamps voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
7 Test the CHMSL/BACKUP Fuse voltage supply circuit for a poor connection open or an short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
8
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control System Schematics in Body Control System.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
9 Repair the open or the high resistance in the inoperative backup lamp power supply or the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Junction Block Replacement - Accessory Wiring in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2