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Circuit/System Testing

Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, all doors closed, all accessories OFF, open and close drivers door, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    • If 10 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify the scan tool Park Lamps Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Inactive 
  5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.
  6. Verify the scan tool Park Lamps Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not Active 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Active 
  7. Test or replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.

Park Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the F18UA fuse at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the F18UA fuse at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  3. Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
  4. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate component listed below. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
    • E2LF Side Marker Lamp - Left Front
    • E2LR Side Marker Lamp - Left Rear
    • E5E Tail Lamp - Left (without T4F)
    • E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left (with T4F)
    • E2RF Side Marker Lamp - Right Front
    • E2RR Side Marker Lamp - Right Rear
    • E5F Tail Lamp - Right (without T4F)
    • E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Right (with T4F)
  5. Test for less than 5 Ω between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • E2LF Side Marker Lamp - Left Front terminal 1
    • E2LR Side Marker Lamp - Left Rear terminal 1
    • E5E Tail Lamp - Left socket terminal (without T4F)
    • E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left terminal 6 (with T4F)
    • E2RF Side Marker Lamp - Right Front terminal 1
    • E2RR Side Marker Lamp - Right Rear terminal 1
    • E5F Tail Lamp - Right socket terminal (without T4F)
    • E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Right terminal 6 (with T4F)
    • If 5 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 5 Ω 
  6. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground, ignition ON.
    • E2LF Side Marker Lamp - Left Front terminal 2
    • E2LR Side Marker Lamp - Left Rear terminal 2
    • E5E Tail Lamp - Left socket terminal (without T4F)
    • E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left terminal 5 (with T4F)
    • E2RF Side Marker Lamp - Right Front terminal 1
    • E2RR Side Marker Lamp - Right Rear terminal 1
    • E5F Tail Lamp - Right socket terminal (without T4F)
    • E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Right terminal 5 (with T4F)
  7. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the appropriate Front Park Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connector listed below at the K9 Body Control Module.
      • X4 - left park lamps
      • X5 - right park lamps
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connector listed below at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
      • X4 - left park lamps
      • X5 - right park lamps
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  8. Test or replace the park/marker lamp.

License Plate Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, remove both E7 License Plate Lamps. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If 5 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 5 Ω 
  3. Connect a test lamp between the E7L License Plate Lamp - Left control circuit terminal 1 and ground, ignition ON.
  4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the License Plate Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  5. Connect a test lamp between the E7R License Plate Lamp - Right control circuit terminal 1 and ground, ignition ON.
  6. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the License Plate Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  7. Test or replace the E7 License Plate Lamp.
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