The body control module (BCM) controls the inadvertent load battery rundown protection feature. The BCM de-energizes the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned from the ACC position or the RUN position to the LOCK position or the OFF position.
The BCM restores power to the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit when the following actions occur:
• | The ignition switch is turned from the LOCK position or the OFF position to the ACC position or the RUN position. |
• | The key is removed from the ignition. |
• | Any vehicle door is opened. |
• | The dimmer switch is turned to the DOME position. |
• | Any interior courtesy light connected to the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit is turned on. |
• | The BCM receives a message to unlock the doors from the remote control door lock receiver (BCM type 3 or type 4 only). |
• | A door is unlocked using a key (BCM type 4 only). |
The inadvertent load battery rundown protection feature is mileage-sensitive. Vehicles with less than 15 total driven miles have a time-out of 162-198 seconds instead of 10 minutes.
The BCM detects a short to battery voltage or ground in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit.
• | The BCM sets the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 2. |
• | The inadvertent load battery rundown protection feature is disabled when the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage. |
• | The interior courtesy lights do not turn on when the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit is shorted to ground. |
• | A short to battery positive voltage or ground in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit is no longer present. |
• | After you complete the repairs, refer to On-Board Diagnostic Features in order to clear the DTC. |
• | If the problem is intermittent, the diagnostic code may still set. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
• | The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur: |
- | Inspect for a short to battery positive voltage in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit. |
- | Inspect for a short to ground in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit. |
- | Inspect for a short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit that feeds the courtesy lamps. |
- | Inspect for an open in the battery positive voltage circuit that feeds the courtesy lamps. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Always perform the lighting diagnostic system check before attempting to diagnose the DTC.
Operation of the interior lamps determines if the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit is energized.
Operation of the inadvertent power feature determines if the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit de-energizes after the time out period.
Tests for battery positive voltage at the BCM.
Tests the battery positive voltage circuit of the BCM for a short to ground.
Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems | |||||||||||||||
Did you perform the lighting diagnostic system check? | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||||||||
Do any of the lamps illuminate? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||||||||
Does the inadvertent power feature time out after ten minutes? | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 9 | |||||||||||||
4 | Inspect the CTSY LAMP fuse for an open. Is the CTSY LAMP fuse open? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||||||
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 11 | |||||||||||||
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 | |||||||||||||
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Does the interior lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||
8 | Test for an open in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
9 | Test for a short to battery positive voltage in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||||
10 | Inspect for poor connections at the BCM connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||||||||
11 | Repair an open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||||||
12 | Repair a short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit of the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||||||
13 | Repair a short to ground in the courtesy lamps supply voltage circuit of the BCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||||||
14 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 15 | -- | ||||||||||||
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Are any BCM DTCs present? | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System | System OK |