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 B2610 00 : Passenger Compartment Dimming 1 CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INADV/PWR/LED Fuse B+ Terminal 2 X3 | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Panel Dimmer Switch DIM Up Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Panel Dimmer Switch DIM Down Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Incandescent Backlight Dimming Control Terminal 3 X2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
LED Backlight Dimming Control Terminal 18 X3 | B2610 00 | 1 | 1 | -- |
LED Backlight Dimming Control Terminal 25 X3 | B2625 00 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Cigar Lighter Console Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Cigar Lighter Front Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Dome/Reading Lamps Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Door Lock/Window Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Ground | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
Multifunction Switch - Center Console Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Steering Wheel Control Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Interior Backlighting Malfunction 2. Dimmer Switch Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The up/down dimmer controls located on the headlamp and panel dimmer switch is used to increase and decrease the brightness of the interior backlighting components. Each dimmer control switch provides a voltage signal that will increase as the brightness of the lights are increased and decrease as the brightness of the lights are decreased. The body control module (BCM) supplies each dimmer control switch with a signal circuit. When either the up or down dimmer control switch is placed in the desired position, the dimmed voltage setting is applied from the appropriate dimmer control switch through the dimmer switch signal circuit to the BCM. The BCM interprets the signal and applies the dimmed voltage to the LED backlight dimming control circuit and the interior backlighting components dim to the requested level.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts. |
| • | Park lamps ON. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC B2610 00 will set when the BCM detects a short to ground in the LED backlight dimming control circuit.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM will not dim or illuminate any indicators supplied by the LED backlight dimming control circuit.
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
Interior Lights Dimming Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- With a scan tool clear the DTC.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the following components.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC and verify the DTC does not reset.
- Reconnect each component one at a time and verify the DTC does not reset as current.
| • | Door lock/window switch |
| • | Headlamp and panel dimmer switch |
| • | Steering wheel controls |
| • | Multifunction switch - center console |
| • | Automatic transmission shift lever |
| • | Dome/reading lamps - front |
| • | Dome/reading lamps - rear |
| ⇒ | If the DTC resets, test the control circuit terminal 18 X3 for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the BCM. |
| ⇒ | If the DTC resets as current, test or replace the component responsible for setting the DTC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |
