Diagnostic Test
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
- Turn the Stop Lamps on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active: B16B1-LEFT STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK (Z910) GROUND CIRCUITS
- (Z910) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the appropriate (Z910) Ground circuit(s) at the Left Rear Tail Lamp assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Inoperative bulb in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the appropriate (Z910) Ground circuit(s) for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance of the appropriate (Z910) Ground circuit(s) at the Left Rear Tail Lamp assembly harness connector.
- CHECK (L53) LEFT STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the Stop Lamps still on and a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (L53) Left Stop Lamp Control circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Replace the Inoperative bulb in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 5
- (L53) LEFT STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
- Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (L53) Left Rear Turn Signal Control circuit between the Left Rear Tail Lamp harness connector and the TIPM C7 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (L53) Turn Signal Control circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (L53) LEFT STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure for voltage on the (L53) Left Stop Lamp Control circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (L53) Left Stop Lamp Control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .