B3881
DTC B3881 or B3882
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B3881 01
- Tail Lamp Circuit Short to Battery
DTC B3881 02
- Tail Lamp Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B3881 04
- Tail Lamp Circuit Open
DTC B3882 01
- Right Tail Lamp Circuit Short to Battery
DTC B3882 02
- Right Tail Lamp Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B3882 04
- Right Tail Lamp Circuit Open
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
When the headlamp switch is placed in the HEAD or PARK position, ground is applied to the park lamp switch ON signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM responds by applying voltage to the park lamps, tail lamps, and license lamps control circuits illuminating the park, tail, and license lamps.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.
* Park lamps ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC B3881 01
The BCM detects a short to voltage in the left rear tail lamp control circuit.
DTC B3881 02
The BCM detects a short to ground in the left rear tail lamp control circuit.
DTC B3881 04
The BCM detects an open/high resistance in the left rear tail lamp control circuit.
DTC B3882 01
The BCM detects a short to voltage in the right rear tail lamp control circuit.
DTC B3882 02
The BCM detects a short to ground in the right rear tail lamp control circuit.
DTC B3882 04
The BCM detects an open/high resistance in the right rear tail lamp control circuit.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
The appropriate tail lamp will not operate.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Diagnostic Aids
Note: When testing at the rear turn signal lamp bulb socket, make sure all measurements and test lamp connections are in the correct terminal location and do not come in contact with each other during testing.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Exterior Lights Schematics Exterior Lights Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Exterior Lighting Systems
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
DTC B3881
1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, trunk latch latched, remove the E5AA tail/stop lamp bulb - left.
2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit at the socket terminal and ground.
• If 5 ohms or greater
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
• If less than 5 ohms
3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit at the socket terminal and ground, ignition ON.
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Left Park Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
• If the test lamp is always OFF
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 body control module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp is always ON
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
5. Test or replace the E5AA tail/stop lamp - left.
DTC B3882
1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, trunk latch latched, remove the E5AB tail/stop lamp bulb - right.
2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit at the socket terminal and ground.
• If 5 ohms or greater
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
• If less than 5 ohms
3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit at the socket terminal and ground, ignition ON.
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Right Park Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
• If the test lamp is always OFF
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 body control module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp is always ON
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
5. Test or replace the E5AB tail/stop lamp - right.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Tail Lamp Replacement (Hatchback) Tail Lamp Replacement (Hatchback)Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan)
* Stop and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan) Stop and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan)
* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup