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Diagnostic Aids

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Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

DTC B3445

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 Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2
  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Apply the brake pedal.
Does the CHMSL lamp illuminate?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the CHMSL.
  3. Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the stop lamp voltage supply circuit.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Test for a short to ground in the stop lamp voltage supply circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
5 Test for a poor connection or an open in the stop lamp voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
6
IMPORTANT: After replacing the BCM, perform the setup procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 7  -
7
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK