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B1668

B1668-REVERSE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH

B1668 - Reverse Lamp Control Circuit High:






WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
The TIPM detects an open condition.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- (L1) Back-up lamp feed circuit short to voltage
- TIPM

Diagnostic Test

1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.
Clear all TIPM DTC's
Shift the transmission into reverse.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Q: Does the scan tool read: B1668-REVERSE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?

YES: Go To 2
NO: The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test




2. (L1) BACK-UP LAMP FEED CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage on the (L1) Back-up Lamp Feed circuit.

Q: Is the voltage greater than 10.0 volts?

YES: Repair the (L1) Back-up Lamp Feed circuit for a short to voltage. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test