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Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) receives a variable voltage from the instrument panel (I/P) lamp dimmer switch. The BCM uses this signal in order to vary the illumination level of the I/P lamps. The I/P dimming lamps output from the BCM is a pulse width modulated voltage supply used to light the I/P lamps.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2627 Display Dimming Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Output Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

The park lamp input is active, park or headlamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The following conditions will set this DTC:

The I/P dimming lamps output is open or shorted to ground.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The I/P lamps will be inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The BCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.
    • A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears after 100 malfunction free ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

If the DTC is a history DTC, the malfunction may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the headlamps ON position.
  3. Attempt to adjust the lighting intensity of the instrument lamps with the dimmer switch.

Do the instrument panel (I/P) lamps vary with dimmer control?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Is DTC B2622 or B2623 set?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Go to Step 4

4

Test for an open, high resistance, or short to ground on the I/P lamps supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

  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