Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the stop lamp switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the stop lamp switch voltage circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the stop lamp switch voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the RUN/CRANK Relay.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors of the BCM C5, ECM C1, and the TCM.
  4. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the stop lamp switch TCC brake signal circuit terminal A and B+.
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the TCC brake signal circuit for a short to ground.
  5. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the stop lamp switch TCC brake signal circuit terminal A and ground.
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the TCC brake signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the stop lamp switch.
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