Diagnostic Aids

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Test the courtesy lamp switch for sticking in the ON position.
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 B3801

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System
1	Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems
2	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the courtesy lamp switch parameter in the Body Control Module (BCM) data list. Slowly switch the courtesy lamp switch ON and OFF several times. Does the scan tool display as expected?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the headlamp lamp switch. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the courtesy lamp switch data parameter. Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 6
4	Test the signal circuit of the courtesy lamp switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 7
6	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 8
7	IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
8	Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
9	Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. 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