Diagnostic Test

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INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B17A5-11-HALO LAMPS CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
ATTEMPT TO SET THE OPPOSITE DTC
NOTE:
The BCM will only set DTC B17A5-15 when the output is commanded off.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left and Right Map Pocket Lamp harness connectors.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Rotate the Ambient Light Dimmer Switch to DEFEAT.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B17A5-15-HALO LAMPS CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the lamp causing the short to ground condition in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (M5) AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM F and G harness connectors.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (M5) Ambient Lamp Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the BCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Repair the short to ground in the (M5) Ambient Lamp Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .