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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    3. With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

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      No 

      • The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension. If no problems are found, test complete.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP 
    1. Turn the Park Lamps off.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Right Front Lamp Assembly C1 harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Turn the Park Lamps on.
    6. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. CHECK THE (L78) RIGHT FRONT PARK LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the BCM C1/A harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (L78) Right Front Park Lamp Driver circuit at the Right Front Lamp Assembly C1 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (L78) Right Front Park Lamp Driver circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No