GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Press the brake pedal.

Do all of the stop lamps illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Are all of the stop lamps inoperative?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Inspect for poor connections at the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

Repair an open, high resistance, or short to ground in the voltage supply or ground circuit of the inoperative lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3