Circuit Description
The brake lamp relay is an OEM optional component used to illuminate the vehicle’s brake lamps under conditions when the engine is braking.
Component Location
The brake lamp relay is an OEM component. Refer to the OEM service manual for component location.
Conditions for Running the Diagnostics
This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position or when the engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes
The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the brake lamp relay driver circuit was shorted to low source.
Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active
The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.
Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code
To validate the repair, perform a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
The fault code status displayed by INSITE™ electronic service tool will change to INACTIVE immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
The Reset All Faults command in INSITE™ electronic service tool can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.
Shop Talk
Possible causes of this fault code include:
Incorrect feature and parameter settings
A short circuit to ground in the OEM harness
Possible Cause:
1) ECM calibration
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