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Vauxhall Astra J05 · Body Systems
05 · Body & interior

DTC B3948 or B3949

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
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Body SystemsDTC B3948 or B3949

DTC B3948 or B3949

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B3948 02: Left Front Turn Signal Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B3948 04: Left Front Turn Signal Circuit Open
DTC B3949 02: Right Front Turn Signal Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B3949 04: Right Front Turn Signal Circuit Open

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit
Short to Ground
Open/High Resistance
Short to Voltage
Signal Performance

Left Front Turn Signal
B3948 02
B3948 04
1
-

Right Front Turn Signal
B3949 02
B3949 04
1
-

1. Turn signal lamp inoperative
 

Circuit/System Description

Ground is applied at all times to the turn signal/multifunction switch. When the turn signal/multifunction switch is placed in either the turn right or turn left position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM) through either the right turn or left turn signal switch signal circuit. The BCM then applies a voltage to the front/side and rear turn signal lamps through their respective voltage supply circuits.

Conditions for Running the DTC

B3948 02, B3948 04, B3949 02 and B3949 04

The appropriate turn signal is active.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B3948 02 and B3949 02

The BCM detects a short to ground on the control circuit.

B3948 04 and B3949 04

The BCM detects an open control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The appropriate turn signal lamp is inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Exterior Lights Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Electrical Information Reference


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, perform the Left Front Turn Signal Lamp test. The left front turn signal lamp and turn signal repeater light should be ON/OFF.

Ignition ON, perform the Right Front Turn Signal Lamp test. The right front turn signal lamp and turn signal repeater light should be ON/OFF.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate turn signal lamp.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the C1 Battery.
3. Test for less than 5 Ω between the appropriate turn signal lamp ground circuit harness connector listed below and ground.
  •  E4RF Turn Signal Lamp - Right Front ground circuit harness connector terminal B
  •  E4Z Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Right ground circuit harness connector terminal 1
  •  E4LF Turn Signal Lamp - Left Front ground circuit harness connector terminal B
  •  E4Y Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Left ground circuit harness connector terminal 1
⇒ If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
4. Reconnect the negative terminal of the C1 Battery.
5. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate turn signal lamp control circuit harness connector listed below and ground.
  •  E4RF Turn Signal Lamp - Right Front circuit harness connector terminal A
  •  E4Z Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Right circuit harness connector terminal 2
  •  E4LF Turn Signal Lamp - Left Front circuit harness connector terminal A
  •  E4Y Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Left circuit harness connector terminal 2
6. Command the appropriate Turn Signal Lamp test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
⇒ If the test lamp is always ON, test the Signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
⇒ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the Signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
7. If all the circuits test normal, replace the appropriate turn signal lamp.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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