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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 B2652 00: Passenger Compartment Dimming 3

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

BCM Supply Voltage

B2652 00

B2652 00

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Instrument Panel Lamp Control

B2652 00

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1

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1. Interior Backlighting Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies a voltage reference through the instrument panel (I/P) dimming voltage reference circuit to the interior lamp dimmer switch, which is part of the headlamp switch. When the dimmer switch is placed in a desired position, reference voltage is applied through the dimmer switch rheostat and the I/P lamps dimmer switch signal circuit to the BCM. The BCM interprets this voltage signal, then applies a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage through the instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit illuminating the components listed below:

    • Headlamp Dimmer Switch
    • Tow/Haul Switch
    • Traction Control Switch
    • HVAC Control Module
    • Driver Window Switch
    • Driver Door Lock Switch
    • Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch
    • Passenger Window Switch
    • Passenger Door Lock Switch
    • Auxiliary Front HVAC Control Assembly
    • Auxiliary Rear HVAC Control Assembly

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition ON.
    • The headlamps or park lamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground on the instrument panel lamps supply voltage circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM does not attempt to illuminate the instrument panel lamps.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, park lamps ON, adjust the dimmer switch from dim to full bright. The I/P lamps should dim and then become full bright.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the BCM.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 2 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the BCM.
  5. Disconnect the harness connectors at all components fed by the BCM control circuit terminal 3 X2.
  6. Ignition ON, clear the DTC with a scan tool.
  7. Operate the system within the Conditions for Running the DTC and verify the DTC does not reset.
  8. If the DTC resets, test the control circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
  9. Reconnect each component one at a time and verify that the DTC does not reset.
  10. If the DTC resets, test or replace the component responsible for setting the DTC.
  11. If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Headlamp Switch Replacement
    •  Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch Replacement
    •  Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Front
    •  Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Rear
    •  Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement
    •  Door Lock Switch Replacement
    •  Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement
    •  Tow/Haul Switch Replacement
    •  Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Switch Replacement
    •  Electronic Traction Control Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming