Normal Operation
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When the brake pedal is applied, the stoplamp switch routes voltage through circuit 569 (DG) to the brake shift interlock actuator, the PCM, and the central junction box (CJB) fuse 39 (10A). The CJB then routes the voltage through circuit 511 (LG) to the high mounted stoplamp, the trailer brake control module (TBCM) (if equipped), and the multifunction switch. The multifunction switch then routes voltage to the rear lamps through circuits 9 (LG/OG) (LH rear lamp) and 5 (OG/LB) (RH rear lamp).
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Stoplamp switch
- Multifunction switch
- TBCM
- Brake shift interlock actuator
- PCM