Pinpoint Test J: One Or More Stoplamps Are Inoperative
Stoplamps
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test J: One Or More Stoplamps Are Inoperative
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 90, Turn Signal/Stop/Hazard Lamps for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
When the brake pedal is applied, the stoplamp switch routes voltage to the Smart Junction Box (SJB) and the high mounted stoplamp. When the SJB detects the brake pedal is applied, the SJB provides voltage to the LH and RH rear stoplamps.
NOTE: SJB fuse 6 (20A) supplies voltage for both combination rear stop/turn lamps and both front turn lamps.
B106E-B2047:
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Bulb holder
- High mounted stoplamp
- SJB
PINPOINT TEST J: ONE OR MORE STOPLAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
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J1 DETERMINE THE INOPERATIVE STOPLAMP
- Ignition OFF.
- Apply the brake pedal and observe the stoplamps.
- Are all the stoplamps inoperative?
Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test I. Pinpoint Test I: All The Stoplamps Are Inoperative
No
For the high mounted stoplamp, GO to J2.
If only one side (the LH or RH rear stoplamp) is inoperative, GO to J6.
If both sides (LH and RH rear stoplamps) are inoperative, VERIFY the SJB fuse 6 (20A) is OK. If OK, GO to J4. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. Diagrams By Number After the repair:
If no DTCs are present, TEST the system for normal operation.
If DTC B106E is present, CLEAR the DTCs and REPEAT the self-test (required to enable the stoplamp output driver if DTC B106E is present). TEST the system for normal operation.
If DTC B106F is present, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Body Control Systems. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP
- Disconnect: High Mounted Stoplamp C904.
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the high mounted stoplamp C904-3, circuit CCB08 (VT/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to J3.
No
REPAIR circuit CCB08 (VT/WH) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J3 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP USING THE CONNECTOR GROUND
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the high mounted stoplamp C904-3, circuit CCB08 (VT/WH), harness side and the high mounted stoplamp C904-1, circuit GD139 (BK/YE), harness side.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new high mounted stoplamp. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit GD139 (BK/YE) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J4 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LH STOPLAMP
- Disconnect: LH Rear Lamp.
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the LH rear lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
REPAIR circuit GD120 (BK/GN) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to J5.
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J5 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE SJB
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the SJB C2280b-40, circuit CCB08 (VT/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to J13.
No
REPAIR circuit CCB08 (VT/WH) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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J6 USE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SJB SELF-TEST
- Check the recorded results from the SJB on-demand self-test.
- Is DTC B2045 or DTC B2047 present?
Yes
GO to J7.
No
For Styleside if a single bulb is inoperative, GO to J7.
For Styleside if both bulbs are inoperative on one side, GO to J10.
For Flareside, GO to J10.
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J7 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE STOPLAMP
- Disconnect: Inoperative Rear Lamp.
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the inoperative rear lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to J9.
No
For Flareside, GO to J8.
For Styleside (if both lamps on one side are inoperative), GO to J8.
For Styleside (if one lamp is inoperative), REPAIR circuit CLS18 (GY/BN) (LH rear stoplamp) or circuit CLS19 (VT/OG) (RH rear stoplamp) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J8 CHECK THE SJB STOPLAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
- Measure the resistance between the inoperative rear lamp, harness side and the SJB, harness side; and between the inoperative rear lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to J13.
No
REPAIR circuit CLS18 (GY/BN) (LH rear stoplamp) or circuit CLS19 (VT/OG) (RH rear stoplamp) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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J9 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE STOPLAMP USING THE CONNECTOR GROUND
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the inoperative rear lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new bulb holder. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No
REPAIR circuit GD120 (BK/GN) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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J10 CHECK THE BULB HOLDER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
NOTE: For Styleside, disconnect only one lamp.
- Disconnect: Inoperative Rear Lamp.
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB Self-Test.
- Clear the DTCs and repeat the self-test (required to enable the turn lamp output driver if DTC B106E is present).
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the inoperative rear lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new bulb holder. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
For Styleside, GO to J11.
For Flareside, GO to J12.
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J11 CHECK THE SECOND BULB HOLDER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND (STYLESIDE)
- Disconnect: Second Inoperative Rear Lamp.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB Self-Test.
- Clear the DTCs and repeat the self-test (required to enable the turn lamp output driver if DTC B106E is present).
- While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the second inoperative rear lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to J12.
No
INSTALL a new bulb holder. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J12 CHECK THE SJB STOPLAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
- Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280d-25, circuit CLS18 (GY/BN), harness side and ground; or between the SJB C2280d-26, circuit CLS19 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to J13.
No
REPAIR circuit CLS18 (GY/BN) (LH rear stoplamp) or circuit CLS19 (VT/OG) (RH rear stoplamp) for a short to ground. After the repair:
If no DTCs are present, TEST the system for normal operation.
If DTC B106E is present, CLEAR the DTCs and REPEAT the self-test (required to enable the turn lamp output driver if DTC B106E is present). TEST the system for normal operation.
If DTC B106F is present, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Body Control Systems. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J13 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Body Control Systems. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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