Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics  | |||
1  | Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check?  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally?  | Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | 
 Do the brake lamps go out?  | Go to Step 9  | Go to Step 4  | 
4  | Remove the CHMSL fuse. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage in Wiring Systems. Do the brake lamps go out?  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Step 6  | 
5  | Repair the short to voltage in the fused trailer CHMSL feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
6  | Remove the VEH STOP fuse. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Do the brake lamps go out?  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Step 8  | 
7  | Repair the short to voltage in the stoplamp switch output circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
8  | Repair the short to voltage in the fused CHMSL feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
9  | Replace the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
10  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |