Circuit/System Testing

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the BCM.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the INT LAMPS fuse B+ circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition OFF, connect the X4 harness connector at the BCM.
  4. Ignition ON, with a scan tool clear all DTCs.
  5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the following components:
    • Cargo lamp
    • Dome lamp
    • Dome lamp switch
    • Overhead console courtesy/reading lamps
  6. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC and verify the DTC does not reset.
    • If the DTC resets, test the appropriate control circuit listed below for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
      • Cargo lamp terminal B
      • Dome lamp terminal A - without UUC
      • Dome lamp terminal C - without UUC
      • Dome lamp switch terminal A - with UUC
      • Overhead console courtesy/reading lamps terminal C
  7. Reconnect each component one at a time and verify the DTC does not reset as current.
    • If the DTC resets as current, test or replace the component responsible for setting the DTC.
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