Circuit Description
The body control module (BCM) monitors the ambient light sensor signal circuit in order to determine if the daytime running lights (DRL) or the auto headlights (ALC) should be turned ON in the AUTO mode. When the BCM senses the ambient light sensor signal voltage is between 1.75-4.9 volts, either the DRL will be commanded ON or the ALC will be commanded ON depending upon the amount of light received by the sensor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The system voltage must be between 9.0-16.0 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | When the ambient light sensor signal voltage is less than 1.75 volts. |
| • | When the ambient light sensor signal voltage is more than 4.9 volts. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The ALC will remain ON in any ambient light state.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | This DTC will clear immediately after the condition for setting the fault is corrected. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
| • | Use a scan tool in order to clear history and current DTCs. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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Verifies that the value displayed is within the specified range.
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Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range.
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Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range. If the fuse in the jumper opens when you perform this test, the signal circuit is shorted to voltage.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) 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 Systems Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the ambient light sensor parameter is within the specified range? | 1.75-4.9 V | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the ambient light sensor parameter is greater than the specified value? | 4.9 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the ambient light sensor parameter is less than the specified value? | 1.75 V | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | |
5 | Test the ambient light sensor signal circuit 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 13 | Go to Step 10 |
6 | Test the ambient light sensor low reference circuit 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 13 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Test the ambient light sensor signal circuit for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Test the ambient light sensor low reference circuit for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ambient light sensor. 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 13 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | 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 13 | Go to Step 12 |
11 | Replace the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
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Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
