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 Descriptor
DTC B2575 00: Headlamp Control CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Headlamp Low Beam Relay Control | 1 | 1 | B2575 00 | -- |
1. Headlamps Malfunction - Low Beam | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The low beam headlamps are controlled by two different inputs to the body control module (BCM), the headlamp switch, or when in the Auto mode, the ambient light sensor. When the BCM receives a low beam headlamps ON command, it grounds the headlamp low beam relay control circuit in order to energize the low beam PCB relay. With the relay energized, battery voltage is applied through switch side of the relay, both LO BEAM fuses, and the low beam supply voltage circuits to the low beam headlamps.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The low beam headlamps are commanded ON. |
| • | The headlamp dimmer switch must be in the low beam position. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM detects a short to voltage on the headlamp low beam relay control circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM will deactivate the headlamp low beam PCB relay for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, turn the headlamps ON. The headlamps should illuminate.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the BCM.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 23 and B+.
- Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 23 and ground. The low beam headlamps should illuminate.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block. |
| ⇒ | If the low beam headlamps do not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |
