Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Environmental Data and any DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
5. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK THE (L53) LEFT REAR STOP/TURN SIGNAL FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
NOTE:
Make sure the Stop Lamps and Turn Lamps are off when performing this step.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage on the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit at the Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (Z923) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z923) Ground circuit at the Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open or high resistance on the (Z923) Ground circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE BCM LEFT REAR STOP/TURN LAMP OUTPUT
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Activate the Stop Lamps.
3. Turn the Left Turn Lamps on.
  NOTE:
  The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
4. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (Z923) Ground circuit and the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit at the Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp harness connector.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly with the Stop Lamps or Turn Lamps on?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LAMP, TAIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Refer to 5.
CHECK THE (L53) LEFT REAR STOP/TURN SIGNAL FEED CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance on the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit between the Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp harness connector and BCM C6/F harness connector - terminal 49.
  Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open or high resistance on the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 7
CHECK THE (L53) LEFT REAR STOP/TURN SIGNAL FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
3. Check for continuity between the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit and all other circuits on the Left Tail Lamp Assembly harness connector.
4. Check for continuity between the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit and all other circuits on the BCM C6/F harness connector.
  Is there continuity between the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit and any other circuit(s)?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short between the (L53) Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Feed circuit and the circuit that has continuity.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 7
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all BCM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Connect all BCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
10. With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  - Test complete.