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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

Front Fog Lamp Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Front Fog Lamp Relay Control

1

1

B2530 00

--

Front Fog Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Fog Lamp - LF Ground

--

1

--

--

Fog Lamp - RF Ground

--

1

--

--

Fog Lamp Switch Ground

--

2

--

--

1. Front Fog Lamps Malfunction

2. Front Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The front fog lamp relay coil is supplied with battery voltage when the ignition is in the RUN or CRANK position. The front fog lamp relay switch is supplied with battery voltage at all times. The front fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the front fog lamp switch. The body control module (BCM) energizes the front fog lamp relay by applying ground to the front fog lamp relay control circuit. When the front fog lamp relay is energized, the relay switch contacts close and battery voltage is applied through the FRONT FOG fuse to the front fog lamp control circuit which illuminates the front 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 front fog lamp switch. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.

⇒If the parameter does not change between the commanded states, refer to Front Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction.
⇒If the parameter changes between the commanded states, refer to Front Fog Lamps Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Front Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction

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

Front Fog Lamps Malfunction

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

Front Fog Lamp Indicator Malfunction

Ignition ON, with a scan tool perform the Display Test for the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and observe the front fog lamp indicator.

⇒If the front fog lamp indicator illuminates during the test, replace the BCM.
⇒If the front fog lamp indicator does not illuminate during the test or remains illuminated at all times, replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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