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B3948



DTC B3948

Circuit Description

When the turn signal switch is placed in the left turn position, the body control module (BCM) cycles positive voltage ON and OFF to the LF turn signal lamp through the left front turn signal lamp supply voltage circuit. The front turn signal lamps illuminate steady for daytime running lamp (DRL) operation.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B3948 Left Front Turn Signal Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
* Ignition switch in the RUN position.
* Turn signal switch placed in the left turn position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* An open in the left front turn signal lamp supply voltage circuit is present for longer than 0.1 second.
* An open LF turn signal bulb
* An open in the ground circuit of the lamp
* An open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit from the STOP/TURN 20 amp fuse in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The left front turn signal lamp and DRL does not work.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
* A history code will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.
* History and current DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

* An open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit of the STOP/TURN 20 amp fuse will cause all 4 turn signal DTCs.
* Check the LF turn lamp bulb. If the bulb is open, DTC B3948 will be set.
* If the DTC is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
* An intermittent short to ground or an open in the following locations may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur:

- The BCM
- The underhood electrical center
- The left front turn signal lamp supply voltage circuit

Test

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