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B3903



DTC B3903

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The body control module (BCM) supplies voltage to the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) and the powertrain control module (PCM) when the stop lamps are active.

DTC DESCRIPTOR
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B3903 Stop Lamp Relay Circuit

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The BCM must be powered.
- This test is run continuously.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

B3903 02
Will set if the stop lamp switch signal circuit is shorted to ground for 125 ms.

B3903 05
Will set if the stop lamp switch signal circuit is open or shorted to voltage for 125 ms.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
When DTC B3903 is set the service vehicle soon lamp will illuminate.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- The current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present.
- The ignition key must be cycled OFF and ON.
- A history DTC clears after 100 consecutive ignition cycles in which no faults have occurred.
- Clear the DTC with a scan tool.

TEST

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