Checking for an open-circuit

• The cause of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was loose connections in the control module connector.

  Check the connector for contact resistance and oxidation. Remedy according to Contact resistance and oxidation .

  Fig 1: Identifying Ohmmeter

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Select Continue when the fault has been remedied. 

• Continue 

  Refer to Verification 

Check the cable between control module terminal 14 and one of the stop (brake) lamp bulbs for an open-circuit according to Open-circuit, permanent faults .

Fig 2: Identifying Ohmmeter

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Was the cable OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to Checking for an open-circuit 

• NO 

  Refer to Verification 

Check the stop (brake) lamp bulbs. Check the stop (brake) lamp ground terminal. Check for an open-circuit according to Open-circuit, permanent faults .

Fig 3: Identifying Ohmmeter

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Select Continue when the fault has been remedied. 

• Continue 

  Refer to Verification