Hi from Nor Cal! Tail light issues.

Jiyuu · 02-12-2021, 04:26 PM

Joined forum looking for some technical help with my 2016 LT.

2016 LT. Changed out tail lamps with LED lamps. I am aware that I will need to install the resistors or harness/with resistor.

My current issues are: (1) The driver side signal does not work at the tail light. The blinker on the console works 3 times normal speed then hyper flashes with matching blinker sound. The passenger side blinker does work with the same 3 blink hyper flash.

(2) The running light on the passenger side tail light does not work. The driver side running light does work.

I have confirmed the ground from each plug is good (pins 4 and 6).
I have also confirmed continuity from the plug to the BCM. Driver turn signal (plug pin 1. BCM X5-1) and passenger side running light (plug pin 5. BCM X5 -7)

Driver side blinker at plug pin #1 no voltage when with blinker on. (Console blinker and sound on with hyper flash as mentioned above). Passenger side running light at plug pin #5 no voltage with light switch on.
I swapped the driver side and passenger side tail lamp assemblies and same problem above exists (so not a tail lamp assembly problem).

Also disconnected the battery over night to reset BCM. Problem still present.

I would think that installing the resistors or harness/with resistor will not resolve the left blinker or right running light not working? That leaves the BCM as bad or does anyone have any other potential items I may need to troubleshoot?
Thanks for any assistance!

Vegas Bound · 02-12-2021, 04:39 PM

Did they work before the swap?

Jiyuu · 02-12-2021, 04:41 PM

Same issue with the stock lamps. It is a salvage. Front end crashed but that could impact many other things. Thanks for the reply.

Vegas Bound · 02-12-2021, 04:44 PM

Yeah, sounds like a wiring issue. Maybe you should track that down before attempting a swap and asking for help.

Jiyuu · 02-12-2021, 04:46 PM

All wiring is good from the plugs to the BCM.

Sir Nuke · 02-13-2021, 12:17 PM

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Jiyuu · 02-13-2021, 06:47 PM

Thanks Nuke. I like a Mad River Pale Ale! Any direction you can point me to my car problem? Thanks for the welcome!

02-13-2021, 12:17 PM	#6
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02-12-2021, 04:26 PM	#1
Jiyuu Jiyuu Drives: Camaro LT 2016 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Yuba City Posts: 7	Hi from Nor Cal! Tail light issues. Joined forum looking for some technical help with my 2016 LT. 2016 LT. Changed out tail lamps with LED lamps. I am aware that I will need to install the resistors or harness/with resistor. My current issues are: (1) The driver side signal does not work at the tail light. The blinker on the console works 3 times normal speed then hyper flashes with matching blinker sound. The passenger side blinker does work with the same 3 blink hyper flash. (2) The running light on the passenger side tail light does not work. The driver side running light does work. I have confirmed the ground from each plug is good (pins 4 and 6). I have also confirmed continuity from the plug to the BCM. Driver turn signal (plug pin 1. BCM X5-1) and passenger side running light (plug pin 5. BCM X5 -7) Driver side blinker at plug pin #1 no voltage when with blinker on. (Console blinker and sound on with hyper flash as mentioned above). Passenger side running light at plug pin #5 no voltage with light switch on. I swapped the driver side and passenger side tail lamp assemblies and same problem above exists (so not a tail lamp assembly problem). Also disconnected the battery over night to reset BCM. Problem still present. I would think that installing the resistors or harness/with resistor will not resolve the left blinker or right running light not working? That leaves the BCM as bad or does anyone have any other potential items I may need to troubleshoot? Thanks for any assistance! Last edited by Jiyuu; 02-12-2021 at 04:55 PM.

02-12-2021, 04:39 PM	#2
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Did they work before the swap?

02-12-2021, 04:41 PM	#3
Jiyuu Jiyuu Drives: Camaro LT 2016 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Yuba City Posts: 7	Same issue with the stock lamps. It is a salvage. Front end crashed but that could impact many other things. Thanks for the reply.

02-12-2021, 04:44 PM	#4
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Yeah, sounds like a wiring issue. Maybe you should track that down before attempting a swap and asking for help.

02-12-2021, 04:46 PM	#5
Jiyuu Jiyuu Drives: Camaro LT 2016 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Yuba City Posts: 7	All wiring is good from the plugs to the BCM.

02-13-2021, 06:47 PM	#7
Jiyuu Jiyuu Drives: Camaro LT 2016 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Yuba City Posts: 7	Thanks Nuke. I like a Mad River Pale Ale! Any direction you can point me to my car problem? Thanks for the welcome!