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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the reverse relay ON and OFF.

Do the backup lamps turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the reverse relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF
  4. Probe the coil side feed circuit of the reverse relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 12

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the coil side feed circuit and the control circuit of the reverse relay.
  2. With a scan tool, command the reverse relay ON and OFF.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

Probe the switch side feed circuit of the reverse relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 13

6

Connect a test lamp between the switch side feed circuit and the switch side load circuit of the reverse relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 16

7

Inspect for poor connections at the reverse relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the reverse relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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9

Test the control circuit of the reverse relay for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 10

10

Inspect for poor connections at the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Rear Integration Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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12

Repair the coil side feed circuit of the reverse relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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13

Is the PRK/REV Fuse open?

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Go to Step 15

14

Repair the short to ground in the switch side load circuit of the reverse relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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15

Repair the open in the switch side feed circuit of the reverse relay . Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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16

Test the switch side load circuit of the reverse relay for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17

Repair the open in the backup lamp ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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18

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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