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Pinpoint Test

  1. VERIFY THE TRAILER LAMP OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Determine if both trailer stop/turn lamps are inoperative.

    Are both trailer stop/turn lamps inoperative? 

    • Yes: VERIFY the BJB fuse 63 (15A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the trailer stop/turn lamp relay voltage supply circuit for an open. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the cause for the circuit short.
    • No: For an inoperative left trailer stop/turn lamp, GO to .

      For an inoperative right trailer stop/turn lamp, GO to  11.

  2. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE THROUGH THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR (LEFT TRAILER STOP/TURN LAMP)
    1. For the 4-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036726
      G08036727
      C439 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CAT06 (YE)
      G08036728
      - Ground
    2. For the 7-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Connector Ground
      G08036720
      G08036730
      Trailer Tow Connector Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CAT06 (YE)
      G08036731
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: The vehicle is operating correctly. SEND the trailer to an authorized camper/trailer repair facility.
    • No: For the 4-pin connector, GO to  4.

      For the 7-pin connector, GO to .

  3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR (LEFT STOP/TURN 7- PIN)
    1. Disconnect: Trailer Tow Connector.
    2. While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036732
      G08036733
      C4099 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CAT06 (YE)
      G08036734
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new trailer tow connector.
    • No: GO to .
  4. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN RELAY
    1. Disconnect: Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay.
    2. Substitute a known good relay.
    3. For the 4-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036735
      G08036736
      C439 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CAT06 (YE)
      G08036737
      - Ground
    4. For the 7-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036738
      G08036739
      C4099 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CAT06 (YE)
      G08036740
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: REMOVE the known good relay. INSTALL a new trailer tow turn relay.
    • No: REMOVE the known good relay. GO to .
  5. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL
    1. While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036741
      G08036742
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS18 (GY/BN)
      G08036743
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: GO to  8.
  6. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY BJB VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036741
      G08036745
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      3 SBB63 (WH/RD)
      G08036746
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  7. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      BJB BJB
      G08036741
      G08036741
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      3 SBB63 (WH/RD)
      G08036749
      1 GD120 (BK/GN)

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the trailer tow left stop/turn relay output circuit to the trailer tow connector for an open.
    • No: REPAIR the trailer tow left stop/turn relay ground circuit for an open.
  8. PERFORM THE BCM SELF-TEST AND RECHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform the BCM on-demand self-test.
    3. While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036741
      G08036751
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS18 (GY/BN)
      G08036752
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new trailer tow turn relay.
    • No: GO to  6.
  9. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280D.
    3. Measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036741
      G08036754
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS18 (GY/BN)
      G08036755
      - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to 10  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  10. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      BJB BCM
      G08036741
      G08036757
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay C2280D
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS18 (GY/BN)
      G08036758
      12 CLS18 (GY/YE)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  20.
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  11. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE THROUGH THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR (RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN LAMP)
    1. For the 4-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036759
      G08036760
      C439 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CAT09 (GN)
      G08036761
      - Ground
    2. For the 7-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036720
      G08036763
      Trailer Tow Connector Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      4 CAT09 (GN)
      G08036764
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: The vehicle is operating correctly. SEND the trailer to an authorized camper/trailer repair facility.
    • No: For the 4-pin connector, GO to  13.

      For the 7-pin connector, GO to 12  .

  12. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR (RIGHT STOP/TURN 7- PIN)
    1. Disconnect: Trailer Tow Connector.
    2. While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036765
      G08036766
      C4099 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      4 CAT09 (GN)
      G08036767
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new trailer tow connector.
    • No: GO to 13  .
  13. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW RIGHT STOP/TURN RELAY
    1. Disconnect: Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay.
    2. Substitute a known good relay.
    3. For the 4-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036768
      G08036769
      C439 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CAT09 (GN)
      G08036770
      - Ground
    4. For the 7-pin connector, while applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Trailer Tow Ground
      G08036771
      G08036772
      C4099 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      4 CAT09 (GN)
      G08036773
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: REMOVE the known good relay. INSTALL a new trailer tow turn relay.
    • No: REMOVE the known good relay. GO to 14  .
  14. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW RIGHT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL
    1. While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036774
      G08036775
      Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS19 (VT/OG)
      G08036776
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to 15  .
    • No: GO to  17.
  15. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW RIGHT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY BJB VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036774
      G08036778
      Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      3 SBB63 (WH/RD)
      G08036779
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to 16  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  16. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW RIGHT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      BJB BJB
      G08036774
      G08036774
      Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      3 SBB63 (WH/RD)
      G08036782
      1 GD120 (BK/GN)

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the trailer tow right stop/turn relay output circuit to the trailer tow connector for an open.
    • No: REPAIR the trailer tow right stop/turn relay ground circuit for an open.
  17. PERFORM THE BCM SELF-TEST AND RECHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER TOW RIGHT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform the BCM on-demand self-test.
    3. While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036774
      G08036784
      Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS19 (VT/OG)
      G08036785
      - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new trailer tow turn relay.
    • No: GO to 18  .
  18. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW RIGHT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280D.
    3. Measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08036774
      G08036787
      Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Relay Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS19 (VT/OG)
      G08036788
      - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to 19  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  19. CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LEFT STOP/TURN LAMP RELAY COIL VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      BJB BCM
      G08036774
      G08036790
      Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Relay C2280D
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CLS19 (VT/OG)
      G08036791
      15 CLS19 (VT/OG)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to 20  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  20. CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION
    1. Disconnect and inspect all 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 BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    4. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present?