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Puddle Lamp Circuit





PUDDLE LAMP CIRCUIT


Description

Controls the puddle lamp (ground side) to turn the puddle lamp ON and OFF.




PUDDLE LAMP CIRCUIT


Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK PUDDLE LAMP FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuse is not fusing.





Is the fuse fusing?
YES - Replace the fuse.
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK PUDDLE LAMP INPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. When any door opened and closed, check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.





Is the measurement value normal?
YES - Replace door mirror assembly (driver side).
NO - GO TO 3.
3.CHECK PUDDLE LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector, and door mirror (driver side) connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and door mirror (driver side) harness connector.





Does continuity exist?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Repair harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK PUDDLE LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.





Does continuity exist?
YES - Repair the harnesses or connectors.
NO - Replace BCM.