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Circuit Description

The high beam relay is controlled by the body control module (BCM). The BCM provides ground to the high beam relay control circuit in order to turn ON the high beam relay. When the high beam relay control circuit opens, becomes shorted to voltage, or becomes shorted to ground without being commanded ON by the BCM, DTC B2580 is set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2580 Headlamp High Beam Control Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2580 01

Will set if there is a short to voltage in the high beam relay control circuit

B2580 06

Will set if there is an open or short to ground in the high beam relay control circuit

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC B2580 is stored in the BCM memory.
    • If the high beam relay control circuit is shorted to ground, the high beams are always ON.
    • If the high beam relay control circuit is open, the high beam lamps 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.

Diagnostic Aids

    • The high beam lamps will only illuminate under the following conditions:
       - The headlamps are ON.
       - The headlamp dimmer switch is in the high position.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Step

Action

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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the high beam relay ON and OFF.

Does the high beam relay turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Is DTC 2580 01 present?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM).
  2. Connect a test lamp between the headlamp high beam relay control circuit and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

Test the headlamp high beam relay control circuit for a short to battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Test for an open, high resistance, or short to ground in the headlamp high beam relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the underhood fuse block. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC, as specified in the supporting text.
  3. Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK