Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Park Lamps Inoperative From BCM

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the PRK LAMPS relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the relay switch B+ circuit and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the rear fuse block.
  3. Test the relay controlled output circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PRK LAMPS relay.

Park Lamps Always On From Relay

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the PRK LAMPS relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that the park lamps are not illuminated.
    • If the park lamps are illuminated, test the relay controlled output circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. If all circuits test normal, replace the PRK LAMPS relay.

Park Lamps Inoperative From Switch

  1. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
  2. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the park lamp switch signal circuit terminal 3 and ground. Verify the scan tool Park Lamp Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  3. Test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.
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