Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read BSCM DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase BSCM DTCs.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle for 5 minutes.
- With the scan tool, read BSCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To Next Step.
No
- Perform the BSCM-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to BSCM INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE (BSCM) FUSES
- Turn the ignition on.
- With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the F23 (10A), F86 (50A) and F88 (50A) Fuses for power.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To Next Step.
No
- If the related fuse is open, check the circuit for a short to ground
- Perform the BSCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BSCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUITS FOR HIGH RESISTANCE BY LOAD TESTING THE CIRCUIT
- Disconnect the BSCM harness connector to isolate the ground circuit.
- Connect the positive lead of the load test tool to the positive side of the Battery.
- Connect the negative lead of the load test tool to the Ground circuits at the component harness connector (A). Note: refer to the diagram below.
- The bulb on the load test tool should be illuminated and bright if there is no resistance in the circuitry.NOTE:
Why load test a circuit? A load test is used to determine if a circuit is capable of carrying the amperage needed to perform properly. The 3156 bulb in the load tool illustrated, is a simple but effective method of testing circuit functionality. A 3156 Bulb has approximately 6.0 Ohms of resistance when the bulb is powered and draws approximately 2.0 amps of current. Read the CIRCUIT LOAD TESTING PROCEDURE for information on building a simple load test tool and for additional load testing information and alternative methods of load testing or voltage drop testing a circuit. Refer to CIRCUIT LOAD TESTING PROCEDURES .
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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.