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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Rainier - 2WD 🢒 Accessories 🢒 Navigation Systems 🢒 DTC B2527

Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) monitors the front fog lamp switch signal circuit in order to determine when the fog lamp relay is to be energized. When the BCM senses that the front fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the fog lamp switch, the BCM energizes the fog lamp relay by grounding the fog lamp relay control circuit.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2527 Front Fog Lamps Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

When the front fog lamp switch signal circuit is shorted to ground for approximately 15 minutes.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The fog 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 DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
    • Test the fog lamp switch for sticking in the ON position.
    • 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.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the front fog lamp switch parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list.

Does the scan tool display OFF?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. Activate the front fog lamp switch.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the front fog lamp switch data parameter.

Does the front fog lamp switch data parameter change state?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the front fog lamp switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the front fog lamp switch data parameter.

Does the scan tool display OFF?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the signal circuit of the front fog lamp switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the front fog lamp switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the front fog lamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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  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.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK