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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 Descriptor

DTC B2585 00: Park Lamp Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Park Lamps ON Signal

B257A 00

B257A 00

B257A 00

--

Park Lamp Relay Control

1

1

B2585 00

--

License Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Park Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

License Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Park Lamps - LF Ground

--

1

--

--

Park Lamps - RF Ground

--

1

--

--

Tail/Stop and Turn Signal Lamps - LR Ground

--

1

--

--

Tail/Stop and Turn Signal Lamps - RR Ground

--

1

--

--

Headlamp Switch Ground

--

1

--

--

1. Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

Battery positive voltage is applied at all times to both the coil and switched sides of the PARK LP Relay. When the headlamp switch is placed in either the HEAD or PARK position, ground is applied to the park lamp signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM responds by applying ground to the park lamp relay control circuit. This energizes the park lamp relay coil causing the relay switch contacts to close allowing battery voltage to flow through the LT PARK and RT PARK fuses to all of the park, tail, license, and marker lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
    • Park lamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detect a short to voltage in the park lamp relay control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The park lamps will not operate.

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

Exterior 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 Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
  2. Connect a test lamp between B+ and the control circuit terminal K2.
  3. Command the Parking 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 an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming