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Pinpoint Test K: The STOPLAMPS Are On Continuously

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  1. K1 DETERMINE IF ALL THE STOPLAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Observe the stoplamps with the brake pedal released.
    • Are all of the stoplamps illuminated? 
    • Yes:  GO to  K3.
    • No:  GO to K2  .
  2. K2 CHECK THE STOPLAMPS VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: SJB  C2280d.
    • Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes:  If the LH rear lamp continues to illuminate, REPAIR circuit CLS18 (GY/BN) for a short to voltage. TEST the system for normal operation.

      If the RH rear lamp continues to illuminate, REPAIR circuit CLS19 (VT/OG) for a short to voltage. TEST the system for normal operation.

    • No:  GO to  K7.
  3. K3 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Stoplamp Switch C278.
    • Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes:  GO to K4  .
    • No:  INSTALL a new stoplamp switch. REFER to STOPLAMP SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. K4 CHECK THE PCM 
    • Disconnect: PCM C175b.
    • Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes:  GO to K5  .
    • No:  GO to  K6.
  5. K5 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: SJB  C2280b.
    • Does the high mounted stoplamp continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR circuit CCB08 (VT/WH) for a short to voltage. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  GO to  K7.
  6. K6 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
  7. K7 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB  connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB  connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new SJB  . REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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