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Pinpoint Test

  1. DETERMINE IF ALL THE PARKING LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Place the headlamp switch in the parking lamps on position.

    Are all the parking lamps inoperative? 

    • Yes: GO to  7.
    • No: If all the rear parking lamps are inoperative, VERIFY the BCM fuse 40 (10A) is OK. If OK, GO to . If not OK, REFER to the appropriate OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the cause for the circuit short.

      If all the front parking lamps are inoperative, VERIFY the BCM fuse 30 (15A) is OK. If OK, GO to  2. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the cause for the circuit short.

      For any other inoperative lamp, GO to  4.

  2. BYPASS THE BCM (REAR PARKING LAMPS)
    NOTE: If the fuse in the jumper wire fails, REFER to the appropriate OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the cause for the circuit short.
    1. Place the headlamp switch in the off position.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280D.
    3. Connect a fused jumper wire:
      BCM Battery
      G08036672
      G08036673
      C2280D Positive
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      18 CBP40 (YE/GN)
      G08036674
      - Battery Positive

    Do the rear parking lamps illuminate? 

    • Yes: REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to  7.
    • No: REMOVE the jumper wire. REPAIR the BCM rear lamp voltage supply circuit for an open.
  3. BYPASS THE BCM (FRONT PARKING LAMPS)
    NOTE: If the fuse in the jumper wire fails, REFER to the appropriate OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the cause for the circuit short.
    1. Place the headlamp switch to the off position.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280E.
    3. Connect a fused jumper wire:
      BCM Battery
      G08036676
      G08036675
      C2280E Positive
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      6 CBP30 (YE/BU)
      G08036677
      - Battery Positive

    Do the front parking lamps illuminate? 

    • Yes: REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to  7.
    • No: REMOVE the jumper wire. REPAIR the BCM front lamp voltage supply circuit for an open.
  4. CHECK PARKING LAMP VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Place the headlamp switch in the off position.
    2. Disconnect: Inoperative Lamp.
    3. Place the headlamp switch in the parking lamps on position.
    4. For a front parking lamp, measure:
      Inoperative Front Parking Lamp Ground
      G08036679
      G08036678
      Headlamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left (halogen) C1021B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU)
      G08036680
      - Ground
      Right (halogen) C1041B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU) - Ground
      Left (HID) C1284B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU) - Ground
      Right (HID) C1285B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU) - Ground
    5. For a rear parking lamp, measure:
      Inoperative Rear Parking Lamp Ground
      G08036681
      G08036682
      Rear Lamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left C414-3 CBP40 (YE/GN)
      G08036683
      - Ground
      Right C417-3 CBP40 (YE/GN) - Ground
    6. For a license plate lamp, measure:
      Inoperative License Plate Lamp Ground
      G08036684
      G08036685
      License Plate Lamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left C452-1 CBP40
      G08036686
      - Ground
      Right C462-1 CBP40 - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit in question.
  5. CHECK THE INOPERATIVE PARKING LAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. For a front parking lamp, measure:
      Inoperative Front Parking Lamp Inoperative Front Parking Lamp
      G08036687
      G08036688
      Headlamp Headlamp
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Connector-Pin Circuit
      Left (halogen) C1021B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU)
      G08036689
      Left (halogen) C1021B-1 GD120 (BK/GN)
      Right (halogen) C1041B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU) Right (halogen) C1041B-1 GD120 (BK/GN)
      Left (HID) C1284B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU) Left (HID) C1284B-1 GD120 (BK/GN)
      Right (HID) C1285B-2 CBP30 (YE/BU) Right (HID) C1285B-1 GD120 (BK/GN)
    2. For a rear parking lamp, measure:
      Inoperative Rear Parking Lamp Inoperative Rear Parking Lamp
      G08036690
      G08036691
      Rear Lamp Rear Lamp
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Connector-Pin Circuit
      Left C414-3 CBP40 (YE/GN)
      G08036692
      Left C414-1 GD351 (BK/GN)
      Right C417-3 CBP40 (YE/GN) Right C417-1 GD351 (BK/GN)
    3. For a license plate lamp, measure:
      Inoperative License Plate Lamp Inoperative License Plate Lamp
      G08036693
      G08036694
      License Plate Lamp License Plate Lamp
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Connector-Pin Circuit
      Left C452-1 CBP40
      G08036695
      Left C452-2 GD349
      Right C462-1 CBP40 Right C462-2 GD349

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: For a front parking lamp, INSTALL a new headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly .

      For a license plate lamp, INSTALL a new bulb socket.

      For a rear lamp, GO to .

    • No: REPAIR the ground circuit in question.
  6. CHECK THE REAR LAMP JUMPER HARNESS
    1. Inspect the rear lamp jumper harness for opens.

    Is the rear lamp jumper harness OK? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new rear lamp assembly. REFER to Rear Lamp Assembly .
    • No: REPAIR or INSTALL a new rear lamp jumper harness.
  7. 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?