Backup Lamp: Description and Operation

BACKUP LAMPS

The rear fuse block supplies battery positive voltage to the coil and to the switch terminals of the reverse lamp relay. Battery positive voltage to the switch terminal is available through the NSBU fuse. The DIM sends a power mode message to the RIM indicating that the ignition is in the ON position. When the driver places the gear selector in the REVERSE position, the powertrain control module (PCM) sends a class 2 message to the RIM. The message indicates that the gear selector lever is in the REVERSE position. The RIM then energizes the reverse lamp relay and the backup lamps illuminate. Current flows from the reverse lamp relay switch to the backup lamps. The backup lamps have ground at G402.