2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 8 - ELECTRICAL

B1784-STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
(L55) STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
 
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
 




Diagnostic Test

1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION

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

Does the Scan Tool read: B1784-STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes


No

2. (L55) STOP LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TIPM C3 connector.
Disconnect the Left and Right Rear Tail Lamp harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (L55) Stop Lamp Control circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


No