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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE PARKING LAMP OPERATION
    NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position.
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Wait 1 minute and observe the parking lamps.
    • Are the parking lamps illuminated? 
    1. Yes:  REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE U .
    2. No:  GO to step 2 .
  2. CHECK THE Body Control Module (BCM) DIMMABLE BACKLIGHTING OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Disconnect: Body Control Module (BCM) C2280B.
    2. Ignition ON.
    • Do the dimmable backlighted components continue to illuminate? 
    1. Yes:  REPAIR the circuit.
    2. No:  GO to step 3 .
  3. CHECK FOR CORRECT Body Control Module (BCM) OPERATION
  1. Disconnect and inspect all Body Control Module (BCM) connectors.
  2. Repair:
    • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
    • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
    • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
  3. Reconnect the Body Control Module (BCM) connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
  4. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
  1. Yes:  CHECK On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new Body Control Module (BCM). REFER to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) or REFER to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) .
  2. No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.