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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 212 (LIGHTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESREAR FOG LAMPS MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Circuit/System Verification
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Circuit/System Verification
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- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Rear Fog Lamp Switch parameter while turning the rear fog lamp switch ON and OFF. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the parameter does not change between the selected states, refer to Rear Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing .
- Turn the rear fog lamps ON and OFF with the front fog lamps switch. The rear fog lamps should turn ON and OFF as selected.
- If the rear fog lamps do not change between the selected states, refer to Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing .
- Command the Lamp Test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The rear fog lamps indicator should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the rear fog lamps indicator illuminates during the test, replace the BCM.
- If the rear fog lamps indicator does not illuminate during the test or remains illuminated at all times, replace the instrument cluster.
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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.