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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 Descriptors

DTC B2602 00: Daytime Running Lamp Control Circuit Low or Open

DTC B2603 00: Daytime Running Lamp Control Circuit High

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ambient Light Sensor Signal

B2647 00

B2648 00

B2648 00

--

Daytime Running Lamp Signal

B2602 00

B2602 00

B2603 00

--

Daytime Running Lamp Control - Left

2

2

2

--

Daytime Running Lamp Control - Right

2

2

2

--

Headlamp Control - Left

1

1

1

--

Headlamp Control - Right

1

1

1

--

Daytime Running Lamp Ground

--

2

--

--

Ambient Light Sensor Low Reference

1

B2648 00

1

--

Headlamp - Left Front Ground

--

1

--

--

Headlamp - Right Front Ground

--

1

--

--

1. Headlamps Malfunction

2. Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The ambient light sensor is used to monitor outside lighting conditions. The ambient light sensor provides a voltage signal that will vary depending on outside lighting conditions. The body control module (BCM) provides a low reference ground to the ambient light sensor. The body control module monitors the ambient light sensor signal circuit to determine if outside lighting conditions are correct for either daytime running lights (DRL) or automatic lamp control (ALC) when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position. In daylight conditions the BCM will command the DRLs ON. During low light conditions the BCM will command the low beam headlamps ON. Any function or condition that turns on the headlamps will cancel DRL operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition switch is in the RUN position.
    • The headlamp switch is in the AUTO position.
    • The park brake is not applied.
    • The gear selector is not in the PARK position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

One of the following conditions must occur:

    • The DRL relay control circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to voltage.
    •  The DRL relay coil is open.
    •  The battery positive voltage to the DRL relay is open.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The BCM stores DTC B2602 or B2603 in memory.
    • The BCM disables the DRL relay control as long as the fault is present.
    • The BCM disables the DRL relay control until the next key cycle after the fault is corrected.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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

Diagnostic Aids

    • The park brake must not be set and the transmission must be is gear for the DRL to operate property.
    • An open, short to ground, or a short to voltage in the following location may cause a malfunction to occur:
       - The control circuit of the DRL relay coil
       - The DRL relay
       - The BCM

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) 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 Verification

Ignition ON, carefully supply sufficient light to the ambient light sensor to activate DRL mode. The BCM Output Data List should indicate that the DRL Status is On. The low beam headlamps should illuminate at a reduced intensity.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the DRL relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ circuit 30 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit 87 for short to ground. If the circuit tests normal replace the DRL relay.
  6. Connect a test lamp between B+ circuit terminal 85 and control circuit terminal 86.
  7. Ignition ON, command the Daytime Running Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  8. 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 short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM
  9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DRL relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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