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Diagnostic Aids

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DTC B3951

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 ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the turn signal switch in the TURN RIGHT position.
Do the rear turn signal lamps flash on and off?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the RR tail lamp assembly.
  3. Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage and the RR turn signal voltage supply circuit at the BCM harness connector C2.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Disconnect the BCM harness connector C3.
  2. Test for continuity in the RR turn signal voltage supply circuit between the BCM harness connector C3 and the RH tail lamp assembly. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for a high resistance or an open at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 7 
6 Repair a short to ground in the RR turn signal voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 8  -
7
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 8  -
8
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK