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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 B2620 00: Display Dimming Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Input Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

TBC 2 Fuse B+

2

2

--

--

TBC 5 Fuse B+

2

2

--

--

I/P Dimming Voltage Reference

1

1

1

--

I/P Dimmer Switch Control

1

1

1

--

I/P Lamps Dimmer Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Indicator Dimming Control

B2625 00

3

3

--

LED Backlight Dimming Signal

B2610 00

3

3

--

LED Backlight Dimming Control

3

3

3

--

Memory Switch Backlight Control

4

4

4

--

I/P Dimmer Low Reference

1

1

1

--

Memory Switch Backlight Low Reference

--

4

--

--

Headlamp Switch Ground

--

1

--

--

1. Dimmer Switch Malfunction

2. Interior Backlighting Malfunction -- Incandescent

3. Interior Backlighting Malfunction -- LED

4. Memory Switch Indicator Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, the radio's VF displays turn ON at maximum brightness. When the park lamps are ON, all incandescent back lighting turn ON at the dimming level indicated by the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch. At the same time all VF displays dim to match the indicated dimming level. The panel dimmer switch potentiometer is an input to the body control module (BCM). When the driver selects a dimming setting by moving the I/P dimming switch potentiometer, all incandescent back lighting lamps are provided with a specific voltage. The incandescent back lighting lamps are then grounded at G201, G302, and G303. When the I/P dimmer switch is moved from MIN to MAX, all vacuum fluorescent (VF) displays, as well as all incandescent back lighting respond from minimum intensity to maximum brightness in response to the I/P dimmer switch.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The dimmer switch 5-volt reference is greater than 6.15 volts.
    • The dimmer switch 5-volt reference is less than 3.85 volts.
    • The dimmer switch signal circuit is greater than 4.83 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The interior dimming backlights and indicators are inoperative or at full intensity whenever on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Interior 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 harness connector X1 at the headlamp switch.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A and ground.
  3. If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Verify the scan tool Dimming Input parameter is less than 1.0 volt.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal G for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal G and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A. Verify the scan tool Dimming Input parameter is greater than 4.5 volts.
  7. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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