Theory Of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 RAM ProMaster EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the Body Control Module (BCM) receives a communication network message indicating the vehicle is in reverse, the BCM provides a voltage output through the Backup Lamp Feed circuit to Backup Lamp. A ground path for the Backup Lamp is present through the harness to the body sheet metal.