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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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Fog Lamp Relay B+

1

1

--

--

Fog Lamp Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Fog Lamp Relay Control

1

1

B2530 00

--

Fog Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Fog Lamp - LF Ground

--

1

--

--

Fog Lamp - RF Ground

--

1

--

--

Fog Lamp Switch Ground

--

2

--

--

1. Fog Lamps Malfunction

2. Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The fog lamp relay is supplied with battery voltage at all times. The fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the fog lamp switch. The body control module (BCM) energizes the fog lamp relay by applying ground to the fog lamp relay control circuit. When the fog lamp relay is energized, the relay switch contacts close and battery voltage is applied through the FOG LAMP fuse to the fog lamp supply voltage circuit which illuminates the fog lamps.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior 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, observe the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter while activating the fog lamp switch. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.

If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 8.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 10 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 10 and the ground circuit terminal 8. Verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Active.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.

Fog Lamps Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fog lamp relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
  8. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative fog lamp.
  9. Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  10. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  11. Connect the harness connector at the inoperative fog lamp.
  12. Connect a 15A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the fog lamps are activated.
  13. If the fog lamps do not activate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the inoperative fog lamp.
  14. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
  15. Command the Fog Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  16. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  17. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fog lamp relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Fog Lamp Switch Replacement
    •  Front Fog Lamp Replacement
    •  Relay Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming