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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 Descriptor

DTC B2580 00: Headlamp High Beam Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Headlamp High Beam Relay Control Circuit

2

1

B2580 00

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  1. Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
  2. Headlamps Always On - High Beams

Circuit/System Description

Voltage is applied at all times to the high beam headlamp relay from battery voltage. When the multifunction switch is placed in either the FTP or HIGH position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then applies a ground to the headlamp high beam relay control circuit. This engages the relay and applies voltage through the HI HEADLAMP fuses to both left and right high beam headlamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The headlamps are commanded ON.
    • Headlamp dimmer switch must be in the high beam position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to voltage on the headlamp high beam relay control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The high beam headlamps are inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles.
    • The BCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, activate the High Beam output control on the scan tool. The High Beam Relay Command parameter in the data list should display On and the high beam headlamps should illuminate.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the BCM connector C4.
  2. Ignition ON, test for voltage at the BCM harness connector terminal 16.
  3. If voltage is present, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the underhood fuse block.
    If voltage is not present, replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming