Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRAILER TOW STOP/TURN SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE NOTE:
Make sure the Turn Lamps are off when performing this step.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Trailer Tow Module (TTM) harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the Left Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit at TTM harness connector.
- Measure the voltage on the Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit at TTM harness connector.
Is there any voltage present on any of the connections?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage on the Left or Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRAILER TOW STOP/TURN SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM C4/D harness connector.
- Check for continuity between ground and the Left Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit at BCM C4/D harness connector - terminal 45.
- Check for continuity between ground and the Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit at BCM C4/D harness connector - terminal 59.
Is there continuity between ground and the Left or Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit?
Yes
- Repair the short to ground on the Left or Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRAILER TOW STOP/TURN SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance on the Left Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit between the Trailer Tow Module (TTM) harness connector and the BCM C4/D harness connector - terminal 45.
- Measure the resistance on the Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit between the Trailer Tow Module (TTM) harness connector and the BCM C4/D harness connector - terminal 59.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohms for any of the connections?
Yes
- Repair the open on the Left or Right Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Signal circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Trailer Tow Module (TTM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .