Interior, Courtesy Lamps Circuit Description
Battery positive voltage is supplied through the CTSY LP 15 A fuse in the engine wiring harness junction block, to both the normally open inadvertent power relay switch contacts, and to the inadvertent power relay coil. The body control module (BCM) activates the inadvertent power relay providing battery positive voltage to all interior courtesy lamp circuits including the courtesy lamp relay coil. When any door is opened or a courtesy lamp request input is received by the BCM, the BCM will energize the courtesy lamp relay. The normally open courtesy lamp relay switch closes, grounding the courtesy lamp circuit to G203. So all the interior courtesy lamps have battery positive voltage and ground, and illuminate.
The inadvertent power relay also provides battery positive voltage to each vanity mirror lamp, the instrument panel compartment (glove box) lamp, underhood lamp and the cargo lamp. When either the compartment is opened or its switch is closed to provide a ground circuit, the lamps have power and ground and illuminate.
When the driver turns ON the interior lamp switch, or the dome lamp defeat switch, the BCM will override any other input, either turning the courtesy lamps ON or preventing them from illuminating.
If the driver inadvertently leaves the interior, reading or compartment lamp ON the BCM will de-energize the inadvertent power relay, preventing a dead battery.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The system voltage must be between 9.0 and 16.0 volts. |
| • | The ignition switch in the OFF position. |
| • | Unlock doors from the remote control door lock key fob, or open any door, or turn ON the dome lamp from the switch (thumbwheel). |
| • | The above conditions must be met for more than 0.5 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
To set B2618, the following conditions must be present:
| • | Courtesy lamps ON. |
| • | The control circuit is open or shorted to ground. |
| • | The above conditions must be met for 0.5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The courtesy lights will not function.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | This DTC will clear after a fault free ignition cycle. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
| • | A clear codes message is sent by the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| Important: Use the appropriate probe from the J 35616 connector test adapter kit for any probing of the electrical components in this table, in order to avoid damage to the terminals. |
| • | The scan tool must display DTC B2618 as a current code before performing these diagnostics. |
| • | 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. |
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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Listen for an audible click when the courtesy lamp relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
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Tests for voltage at the coil side of the courtesy lamp relay. The CTSY fuse supplies power to the coil side of the courtesy lamp relay.
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Verifies that the body control module is providing ground to the courtesy lamp relay.
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Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the courtesy lamp relay.
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After replacement of the BCM you must calibrate the new module for proper operation.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the courtesy lamp relay turn ON and OFF with each command? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 | |
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
6 | Test the control circuit of the courtesy lamp relay for a short to voltage 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 9 |
7 | Test the control circuit of the courtesy lamp relay 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 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the courtesy lamp relay. 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 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. 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 |
10 | Repair the coil side feed circuit of the courtesy lamp relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the courtesy lamp relay. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
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Important: Perform the setup procedure for the body control module. Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- | |
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Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
