Pinpoint Test K: The STOPLAMPS Are On Continuously
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- 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 .
- 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). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
If the RH rear lamp continues to illuminate, REPAIR circuit CLS19 (VT/OG). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No: GO to K7.
- K3 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH
- Disconnect: Stoplamp Switch C2064.
- Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate?
- Yes: GO to K4 .
- No: INSTALL a new stoplamp switch. REFER to STOPLAMP SWITCH . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- K4 CHECK THE PCM
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate?
- Yes: GO to K5 .
- No: GO to K6.
- 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. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No: GO to K7.
- 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?
- Yes: INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
- 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.