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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.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B2540 02: Rear Fog Lamps Control Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B2540 05: Rear Fog Lamps Control Circuit Open or Short to Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Rear Fog Lamp Relay Control

B2540 02

B2540 05

B2540 05

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Rear Fog Lamp Voltage Supply

1

1

1

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Rear Fog Lamp Switch Signal

1

1

--

--

Rear Fog Lamp Relay Voltage Supply

1

1

--

--

Fog Lamp - LR Ground

--

1

1

--

Fog Lamp - RR Ground

--

1

1

--

Fog Lamp Switch Ground

--

1

1

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1. Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The rear fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the rear fog lamp switch. The body control module (BCM) energizes the rear fog lamp relay by applying ground to the rear fog lamp relay control circuit. When the rear fog lamp relay is energized, battery voltage is applied via the REAR FOG/ALDL TOP SW fuse to the rear fog lamp supply voltage circuit which illuminates the rear fog lamps. For more detailed information concerning fog lamp operation refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • DTC B2540 02 will set when the BCM detects a short to ground in the rear fog lamp relay control circuit.
    • DTC B2540 05 will set when the BCM detects an open or short to voltage in the rear fog lamp relay control circuit.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

    • When DTC B2540 02 is present, the rear fog lamps will not operate when the park lamps are ON and the rear fog lamp switch is active.
    • When DTC B2540 05 is present, the rear fog lamps and/or the rear fog lamp indicator will be ON at all times or will not operate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTCs command.
    • A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the rear fog lamp relay.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the rear fog lamp relay control circuit terminal A6 and the voltage supply circuit terminal B4.
  3. Command the rear fog lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  4. 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.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear fog lamp relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Relay Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming