For 1990-2009 cars only
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 Descriptor
DTC B3445 00: Stop Lamp CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
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Stop Lamp Supply Voltage | B3445 00 | 1 | 2 | -- |
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Circuit/System Description
When the brake pedal is applied, the brake pedal switch normally closed contact signal circuit voltage is interrupted to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then applies a voltage to the stop lamp supply voltage circuit to the stop lamps.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The stop lamps must be commanded ON. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM detects a short to ground in the stop lamp supply voltage circuit when the stop lamps are commanded ON.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The stop 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
Lighting Systems Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, press the brake pedal. The stop lamps should illuminate.
Circuit/System Testing
- Disconnect the stop lamps and test the individual stop lamp assemblies for internal shorts between all terminals.
- Test the stop lamp supply voltage circuit for a short to ground.
| ⇒ | If a short between terminals is found, replace the stop lamp socket or circuit board as applicable. |
| ⇒ | If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the BCM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |
