Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Acadia, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Each dimming lighting component may need to be disconnected to isolate a short to voltage or short to ground. Use the schematic to identify the following:
- Dimming lighting components the vehicle is equipped with.
- Component locations on the dimming control circuit
- Each component's control and ground circuit terminals
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at any component with inoperative dimming lighting.
- Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, interior lamps OFF, doors CLOSED, test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit and ground.
- If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal and ground.
- Command the Courtesy Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the component with the inoperative dimming lighting.