B3445

DTC B3445

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 Descriptor
DTC B3445 00
- Stop Lamp Circuit




Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

When the brake pedal is applied, the brake pedal switch normally closed contact signal circuit voltage is interrupted to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then applies a voltage to the stop lamp supply voltage circuit to the stop lamps.


Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is ON.
* The stop lamps must be commanded ON.



Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground in the stop lamp supply voltage circuit when the stop lamps are commanded ON.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The stop lamps do not illuminate.


Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* A history DTC clears after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles.
* The BCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.



Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Exterior Lights Schematics (Exterior Lights Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Component Connector End Views)
Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information


Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, press the brake pedal. The stop lamps should illuminate.


Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the affected stop lamp.
2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.

• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp control circuit terminal D and the ground circuit terminal A.
4. Ignition ON, press and release the brake pedal. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.


• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the affected stop lamp.



Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (SUT) (Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (SUT))Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (SUV) (Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (SUV))
* Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming