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Pinpoint Test Q: The Parking, Rear Or License Plate Lamps Are On Continuously

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  1. Q1 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205a
    • Do the parking lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : If equipped with autolamps, go to  Q2 .

      If not equipped with autolamps, go to  Q3 .

    2. NO  : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to Headlamp Switch . TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. Q2 CHECK THE VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE 
    • Disconnect: Vehicle Security Module C2113b
    • Do the parking lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : Go to  Q3.
    2. NO  : Go to  Q6.
  3. Q3 CHECK CIRCUIT 14 (BN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: CJB C270b
    • Do the rear parking lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  Q4.
  4. Q4 CHECK CIRCUIT 14 (BN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (SIGNAL MIRROR MARKER) 
    • Disconnect: CJB C270j
    • Do the signal mirror marker lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  Q5.
  5. Q5 CHECK CIRCUIT 14 (BN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (FRONT LAMP CIRCUIT) 
    • Disconnect: CJB C270h
    • Do the front parking lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. Q6 CHECK FOR CORRECT VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the vehicle security module connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the vehicle security module connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new vehicle security module. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. 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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