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B1664

B1664-REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH

B1664 - Rear Fog Lamp Control Circuit High:






WHEN MONITORED
With the Rear Fog Lamps activated.

SET CONDITION
When the TIPM detects a HIGH condition.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- (L239) Rear fog lamp control circuit open
- (L239) Rear fog lamp control circuit shorted to voltage
- Left and/or right rear fog lamp bulbs
- Totally integrated power module

Diagnostic Test

1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.
With the Scan Tool, clear all TIPM DTC's.
Turn the Rear Fog Lamps on.
With the Scan Tool read the DTC information.

Q: Does the Scan Tool read: B1664-REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?

YES: Go To 2
NO: The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

2. LEFT AND RIGHT REAR FOG LAMP BULBS

Turn the ignition off.
Inspect the Left and Right Fog Lamp Bulb Assemblies.

Q: Are the inoperative bulbs OK?

YES: Go To 3
NO: Replace the Inoperative bulb(s). Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test




3. (L239) REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TIPM C6 harness connector.
Disconnect the Left and Right Rear Fog Lamp harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (L239) Rear Fog Lamp Control circuit.

Q: Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?

YES: Repair the (L239) Rear Fog Lamp Control circuit for an open condition. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test




4. (L239) REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TIPM C6 harness connector.
Disconnect the Left and Right Rear Fog Lamp harness connectors.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure for voltage on the (L239) Rear Fog Lamp Control circuit.

Q: Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

YES: Repair the (L239) Rear Fog Lamp Control circuit for a short to voltage condition. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test