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Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) uses the DRL ambient light sensor to control the automatic headlamp system. The DRL ambient light sensor is connected directly to the BCM through the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit and the DRL ambient light sensor low reference circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The DRL feature or the automatic headlamp control feature must be enabled.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The BCM detects a short to ground in the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit.
    • The ambient light sensor is internally shorted.
    • The condition above must be present for more than 0.3 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The BCM stores DTC B2647 in memory.
    • The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON telltale illuminates
    • The headlamps, park lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps will illuminate to night intensity.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The BCM no longer detects a short to ground in the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit.
    • A history DTC B2647 will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.

Diagnostic Aids

    • If the DTC B2647 is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
    • The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur:
       - An intermittent short to ground in the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit.
       - The DRL ambient light sensor is intermittently shorted to ground internally.
       - The BCM is intermittently shorted to ground internally.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Expose the ambient light sensor to a bright incandescent light.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the ambient light sensor parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the ambient light sensor input parameter is within the specified range?

0.25 -2.5 V

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the DRL ambient light sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the ambient light sensor parameter in the body control module (BCM) data display - data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the ambient light sensor input parameter is greater than the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit and the DRL ambient light sensor low reference circuit.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the ambient light sensor input parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the ambient light sensor input parameter is less than the specified value?

0.25 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5

Test the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

6

Test the DRL ambient light sensor signal circuit for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Test the DRL ambient light sensor low reference circuit a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ambient light sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK