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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the E7 license plate lamp - left and E7R license plate lamp - right.
  2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit harness connector terminal 2 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit harness connector terminal 1 and ground.
  4. Command the License Plate Lamp test with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the license plate lamps.
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