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Pinpoint Test T: The Reversing Lamps Are On Continuously

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  1. T1 CHECK THE DIGITAL TR SENSOR 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor C167
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : Go to  T2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new digital TR sensor. REFER to IN-VEHICLE SERVICING article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. T2 CHECK THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Interior Rear View Mirror C911 or C9012
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : Go to  T3.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new interior rear view mirror. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. T3 CHECK CIRCUIT 140 (BK/PK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: PAM C4014
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new parking aid module (PAM). REFER to PARKING AID article. TEST the system for normal operation.