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Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) receives a variable voltage signal from the IP dimmer switch requesting to illuminate the instrument panel illumination lamps to a desired intensity. When this occurs, the BCM directly sends a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage based on the IP dimmer switch position through the instrument panel lamps dimming control circuit to the instrument panel illumination lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9.0-16.0 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • When the BCM receives a instrument panel lamps illumination request signal and the instrument panel lamps dimming control circuit is shorted to ground.
    • There is a loss of the rear fuse block TBC 4 battery supply voltage to the BCM for more than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The instrument panel illumination lamps will not operate.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/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.
    • History and current DTC(s) can be cleared using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
    • In the event that DTC B2625 and DTC B0951 are set at the same time, the diagnostic chart for diagnosing DTC B0951 must be followed first.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step test determines if the problem exists in the wiring or the BCM.

  2. After replacement of the BCM you must calibrate the new module for proper operation.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Test the instrument panel lamps dimming control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

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4

  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?

Go to Step 2

System OK