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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1308 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESFRONT FOG LAMPS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Front Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the turn signal multifunction switch.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 3.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between B+ and the front fog lamp switch signal circuit terminal 4.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPM.
- Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the ground circuit terminal 3. Verify the front fog lamps are ON.
- If the front fog lamps are OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.
Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the front fog lamp relay.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal R4 and ground.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal R2 and ground.
- 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 control circuit terminal R3 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the front fog lamp relay.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal R1 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative front fog lamp.
- Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the inoperative front fog lamp ground circuit and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect the harness connector at the inoperative front fog lamp.
- Connect a 15-A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal R2 and the relay controlled output circuit terminal R3. Verify the front fog lamps are activated.
- If the front fog lamps do not activate, test the relay controlled output circuit terminal R3 for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the inoperative front fog lamp.
- Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal R1 and the control circuit terminal R4
- Command the front fog lamps ON and OFF with the 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 ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the front fog lamp relay.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.