Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC B3891 02: Trailer Fog Lamps Circuit Short to GroundDTC B3891 05: Trailer Fog Lamps Circuit Short to Battery or Open
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rear Fog Lamp Switch Signal Circuit | B3891 02 | B3891 05 | B3891 05 | -- |
Rear Fog Lamp Ground Circuit | -- | B3891 05 | -- | -- |
Rear Fog Lamp Switch Signal Circuit | 1 | 2 | -- | -- |
Rear Fog Lamp Switch Ground Circuit | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
1. Fog Lamp Always On - Rear 2. Fog Lamp Inoperative - Rear | ||||
Circuit/System Description
When the rear fog lamp switch is placed in the ON position, ground is applied to the auxiliary body control module (XBCM) through the rear fog lamp switch circuit. The XBCM then applies voltage on the trailer fog lamp circuit to the trailer rear fog lamp.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON. Park lamps must be ON and the rear fog lamps must be commanded ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The body control module (BCM) detects an open, short to ground, or short to voltage on the trailer rear fog lamp circuit while trying to apply a voltage to the circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The trailer rear fog lamps do not illuminate.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles. |
| • | The BCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- Inspect the trailer rear fog lamp bulb for an open or shorted filament.
- Park lamp switch OFF, clear the DTC, test the trailer rear fog lamp circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground, an open, or high resistance.
| ⇒ | If the bulb is inoperable, replace the bulb. |
| ⇒ | If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the XBCM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for XBCM replacement, setup, and programming
