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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DRL Ambient Light Sensor Signal | B2645 02 | B2645 05 | B2645 05 | -- |
DRL Ambient Light Sensor Low Reference | -- | 1 | 1 | -- |
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Supply Voltage | 3948 02 | 3948 05 | 3948 05 | -- |
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Supply Voltage | 3949 02 | 3949 05 | 3949 05 | -- |
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground | -- | 2 | 2 | -- |
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground | -- | 2 | 2 | -- |
1. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative 2. Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The ambient light sensor is used to monitor outside lighting conditions. The ambient light sensor provides a voltage signal that will vary between .2 and 4.9 volts depending on outside lighting conditions. The body control module (BCM) provides a low reference ground and a 5-volt reference signal to the ambient light sensor. The BCM monitors the ambient light sensor signal circuit to determine if outside lighting conditions are correct for either daytime running lights (DRL) or automatic lamp control (ALC) when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position. In high outside light conditions, the BCM will command the DRLs ON. In low light conditions, when the headlamps switch is in AUTO position, the BCM will command the low beam headlamps ON.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Lighting Systems Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ambient light sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool ambient light sensor parameter is between 1-5 volts.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the ambient light sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |
