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Test J: The Puddle Lamps Are Inoperative

PINPOINT TEST J: THE PUDDLE LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE


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Normal Operation
The smart junction box (SJB) provides voltage to the puddle lamps through circuit CLN25 (VT). The puddle lamps have separate ground circuits. The LH exterior mirror is grounded through circuit GD143 (BK/VT), and the RH exterior mirror is grounded through circuit GD138 (BK/WH).

DTC B2A39 - sets when the SJB detects an open on the puddle lamp output circuit.

DTC B2A3A - sets when the SJB detects a short to ground on the puddle lamp output circuit.

Possible Causes
- Fuse
- Circuit CLN25 (VT) open or short to ground
- Circuit GD138 (BK/WH) open
- Circuit GD143 (BK/VT) open
- Exterior mirror
- SJB