B3949
DTC B3949
Circuit Description
The body control module (BCM) controls the right front turn signal, hazard lamp, and daytime running lamp (DRL). The BCM supplies voltage to control the lighting functions. The BCM monitors the right turn signal lamp supply voltage circuit for proper operation.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B3949 Right Front Turn Signal Circuit
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B3949.02
This DTC will set if there is a short to ground in the right front turn signal circuit.
B3949.05
This DTC will set if there is an open or short to voltage in the right front turn signal circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The service vehicle soon message will be displayed.
* Stores a DTC B3949 in the BCM memory.
* If failure is open, short to ground, or to power the rear turn signal flashes at double rate.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* This DTC requires an ignition cycle in order to change from current to history.
* The BCM no longer detects continuous battery voltage on the RH turn signal monitor circuit for longer than 5 seconds.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
Diagnostic Aids
* The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
- There is an intermittent short to voltage in the RH turn signal monitor circuit.
- The turn signal switch or the hazard switch is internally shorted or is sticking.
* The BCM needs to detect voltage oscillations on the RH turn signal monitor circuit in order to de-energize the RH DRL relay. If the BCM detects continuous voltage on the RH turn signal monitor circuit, the BCM interprets this as a short to voltage. The BCM will continue with normal DRL operation, and the RF turn signal will remain inoperative.
* If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Perform the tests shown while moving related wiring and connectors. This can often cause the malfunction to occur. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
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