GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Data Communication Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Depress the brake pedal.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the stop lamp switch.

Do the brake lamps go out?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Remove the CHMSL fuse.

Do the brake lamps go out?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Remove the STOP fuse.

Do the brake lamps go out?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

7

Repair the short to voltage in the CHMSL supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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8

Repair the short to voltage in the stop lamp switch signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Repair the short to voltage in the stop lamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3