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Courtesy Lamp Circuit Test

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the (C3, C4) harness connectors at the BCM.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ circuits listed below and ground.
    • Terminal 2 C3
    • Terminal 2 C4
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the related courtesy lamp supply voltage circuits for a short to ground.
  3. Ignition OFF, connect the BCM harness connectors.
  4. Disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative courtesy lamp lamp.
  5. Test for less than 5.0 ohms of resistance between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Left or Right Roof Rail Reading Lamp terminal B
    • Overhead Console Lamp terminal A
    • Left or Right Footwell Courtesy Lamp terminal B
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  6. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate supply voltage circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Left or Right Roof Rail Reading Lamp terminal A
    • Overhead Console Lamp terminal B
    • Left or Right Footwell Courtesy Lamp terminal A
  7. Command the Courtesy Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the courtesy lamp bulb.