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Reading Lamp Output Short-BCM







READING LAMP OUTPUT SHORT-BCM

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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 To2

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.