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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1607 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSTOP LAMPS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTINGCHMSL RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT TEST
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CHMSL Relay Control Circuit Test
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION CHMSL Relay Control Circuit Test
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X5 at the BCM.
- Ignition ON, verify the center high mount stop lamp is not on.
- If the center high mount stop lamp is on, test the CHMSL relay control circuit terminal 5 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal replace the underhood fuse block.
- Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the CHMSL relay control circuit terminal 5 and B+. Verify the center high mount stop lamp is on.
- If the center high mount stop lamp is not on or the fuse in the jumper wire opens, test the CHMSL relay control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the underhood fuse block.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.