Dome Lamp Switch Circuit Test

2009 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 CSECTION Dome Lamp Switch Circuit Test
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal 8 and B+.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON with all doors closed, verify the scan tool Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter is Off.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuits listed below for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
      • Terminal 9
      • Terminal 12
  4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 12 and ground. Verify the scan tool Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter is Manual.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 9 and ground. Verify the scan tool Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason parameter is Manual Defeat.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.
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