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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Disconnect the brake switch connector C1.

Do the lamps remain lit?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Step  3

2

Remove the CKT 20 shorting bar from splice pack S301.

Do any of the stop lamps remain lit?

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Go to Step  4

Go to Step  5

3

  1. Inspect the adjustment of the brake switch.
  2. If the adjustment is OK, replace the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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4

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 20 between splice pack S301 and the lit lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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5

Connect a test lamp between terminal B of the brake switch connector C1 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  6

Go to Step  7

6

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 20 between splice pack S301 and the brake switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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7

  1. Disconnect the right IP wiring harness junction block connector C3.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal A2 of the right IP wiring harness junction block connector C3 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

8

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 20 between splice pack S301 and the right IP wiring harness junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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9

  1. Disconnect the right IP junction block connector C2.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal A11 of the right IP junction block connector C2 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  10

Go to Step  11

10

  1. Disconnect the underhood junction block connector C3.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the terminal F12 of the underhood junction block connector C3 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  12

Go to Step  13

11

Replace the right IP junction block. Refer to Relay/Fuse Center Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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12

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 20 between the right IP junction block and the underhood junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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13

  1. Disconnect the underhood junction block connector C1.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal A12 of the underhood junction block connector C1 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  14

Go to Step  15

14

  1. Disconnect the EBCM connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal 16 of the EBCM connector and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  16

Go to Step  17

15

  1. Disconnect the underhood junction block connector C2.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal B12 of the underhood junction block connector C2 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  18

Go to Step  19

16

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 20 between the underhood junction block and the EBCM. Refer Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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17

Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement in Antilock Brake System.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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18

  1. Disconnect the cruise control module connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal G of the cruise control module connector and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  20

Go to Step  21

19

Replace the underhood junction block. Refer to Relay/Fuse Center Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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20

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 20 between the underhood junction block and the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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21

Replace the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement in Cruise Control.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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