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Circuit Description

Ground is applied to the turn signal switch. When the turn signal switch is placed in the turn right position, ground is applied to the BCM through the right turn signal switch circuit. The BCM applies a pulsating voltage to the RF and RR turn signal lamps through the RF and RR turn signal voltage supply circuits.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9.0-14 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • DTC B3949 02 A short to ground in the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit is present for longer than 0.1 seconds.
    • DTC B3949 05 A short to battery positive voltage or an open is detected in the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit is present for longer than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • If DTC B3949 02 sets, the right front turn signal lamp does not work.
    • If DTC B3949 05 sets, if the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage the right front turn signal lamp will be on at all times and if the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit is open the right front turn signal lamp will be inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
    • DTC B3949 will set a history code which will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Check the RF turn lamp bulb. If the bulb is open, DTC B3948 05 will be set.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
    • An intermittent short to ground or an open in the following locations may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur:
       - The BCM
       - The underhood electrical center
       - The right front turn signal supply voltage circuit

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the turn signal switch in the TURN RIGHT position.

Do the front right turn signal lamps flash ON and OFF?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Is DTC B3949 02 set?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the BCM harness connector C1.
  3. Remove the RF turn lamp bulb
  4. Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage and the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit at the BCM harness connector C1.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 12

5

Test the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

6

Is the RF turn signal lamp on at all times?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Disconnect the BCM harness connector C1.

Does the RF turn lamp turn OFF?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

Test for a short to battery positive voltage in the RF turn signal lamp voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

9

  1. Disconnect the BCM harness connector C1.
  2. Disconnect the underhood electrical center.
  3. Test for continuity in the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit between the BCM harness connector C1 and the underhood fuse block. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

10

  1. Remove the RF turn signal bulb.
  2. Test for continuity in the RF turn signal voltage supply circuit between the underhood electrical center and the RF turn signal lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

11

Inspect for a high resistance or an open at the harness connector of the underhood electrical center. 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 15

Go to Step 13

12

Inspect for a high resistance or an open at the harness connector of the BCM. 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 15

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Important: After replacing the BCM, perform the setup procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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15

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK