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Reading Lamp Output Short-BCM






READING LAMP OUTPUT SHORT-BCM

For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.





Diagnostic Test

1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, clear all BCM DTC's.

Turn the Reading Lamps on.

With the scan tool, read the DTC information.

Does the scan tool display: Reading Lamp Output Short?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

2. READING LAMPS DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the BCM C2 harness connector.

Turn the reading lamps on.

Does the DTC reset?

Yes

- Replace the Body Control Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Repair the (M24) Reading Lamps Driver Circuit for a short condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test