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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Backup Lamps PCB Relay B+

1

1

--

--

T/LAMP - BCK/UP Lamp Fuse

1

1

1

--

AUX/TRLR - BCK/UP Lamp Fuse

1

1

1

--

Backup Lamps PCB Relay Control

B2545 00

1

1

--

Backup Lamps Control

1

1

1

--

Backup Lamps PCB Relay Ground

--

1

--

--

Backup Lamps Ground

--

1

--

--

1. Backup Lamps Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

Battery voltage is applied at all times to the backup lamp PCB relay which is an internal part of the body fuse block. When the PRNDL is placed in the REVERSE position, a GMLAN signal is sent from the transmission control module (TCM) to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then applies battery voltage to the backup lamp relay control circuit energizing the relay. With the relay energized, battery voltage is applied through the switch side of the relay, the T/LAMP BCK/UP fuse, and the backup lamp supply voltage circuit to the left and right backup lamps. Or, the AUX/TRLR BCK/UP fuse and the supply voltage circuit to the backup alarm and the trailer connector.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, command the Backup Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

Circuit/System Testing

Backup Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the body fuse block.
  2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 22 and ground.
  3. If greater then the specified range, test the ground circuit for and open/high resistance.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 57 and ground.
  5. Ignition ON, command the Backup Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  6. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  7. Igniton OFF, disconnect the inoperative backup lamp.
  8. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal G and ground.
  9. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for a open/high resistance.
  10. Connect a test lamp between the backup lamp control terminal A and ground.
  11. Command the backup lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF between the commanded states.
  12. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for short to voltage.
    If the test lamp is alway OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or and open/high resistance.
  13. If the circuits test normal, replace the body fuse block.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement
    •  Backup Lamp Replacement
    •  Body Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming