Circuit/System Testing

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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NOTE:

If DTC B2545 or B3950 are set fuse block underhood BCM fuse 32 may be open. Test circuit and fuse before replacing BCM.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate E42 tail lamp assembly.
  2. Test for less than 30 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal F and ground.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal D and ground.
  4. 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.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the K9 BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the E42 tail lamp assembly.
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