Circuit Description
The body control module (BCM) receives a variable voltage signal from the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch requesting to illuminate the dimming lamps to a desired intensity. When this occurs, the BCM directly sends a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage based on the I/P dimmer switch position on the LED dimming signal circuit, instrument panel lamps dimming control circuit, and the backlight lamps control circuit.
Voltage for the LED dimming signal circuit, instrument panel lamps dimming control circuit, and the backlight lamps control circuit is from the TBC 3 fuse 16 in the underhood fuse block directly through the BCM to these circuits.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The battery voltage must be between 9.0-16.0 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The backlight lamps control circuit is shorted to ground. |
| • | The instrument panel lamps dimming control circuit is shorted to ground. |
| • | The LED dimming signal circuit is shorted to ground. |
| • | There is a loss of the underhood fuse block TBC 3 battery supply voltage to the BCM for 1 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The dimming lamps will not operate.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
| • | History and current DTC(s) can be cleared using a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
| • | A short to ground in the following circuits will cause the TBC 3 fuse to open. |
| - | The backlight lamps control. |
| - | The instrument panel lamps dimming control. |
| - | The LED dimming signal. |
| - | Battery positive voltage from the underhood fuse block TBC 3 fuse. |
| • | An open in the TBC 3 fuse will cause the BCM to set the following DTC: |
| - | B0951 |
| - | B2610 |
| - | B2625 |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System | |||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 | Test the following circuits for a short to ground:
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||
3 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||
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Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 5 | -- | |||||||||
5 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK | ||||||||
