Circuit/System Testing

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, disconnect the E6 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp.
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between ground circuit terminal 3 and B+.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 
    1. Repair the open/high resistance on the ground circuit or ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  3. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal 2 and ground, ignition on/vehicle in service mode.
  4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ON and OFF with the scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Test circuit 820 for an open/high resistance
      • If an open/high resistance is found, repair the fault on the circuit
      • Go to next step: If an open/high resistance is not found
    2. Test circuit 820 for a short to ground
      • If a short to ground is found, repair the fault on the circuit
      • Go to next step: If a short to ground is not found
    3. Replace the K219 Lighting Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Test circuit 820 for a short to voltage
      • If a short to voltage is found, repair the fault.
      • Go to next step: If a short to voltage is not found.
    2. Replace the K219 Lighting Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  5. Replace the E6 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp.
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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