When the body control module (BCM) senses that the front fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the front fog lamp switch, the BCM energizes the front fog lamp relay by grounding the front fog lamp relay control circuit. The front fog lamp indicator is also illuminated utilizing the same fog lamp relay control circuit.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B2530 Front Fog Lamps Control Circuit
The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
• | When the BCM receives a front fog lamp switch OFF command and the front fog lamp relay control circuit is shorted to ground. |
• | When the BCM receives a front fog lamp switch ON command and the front fog lamp relay control circuit is shorted to voltage or open. |
The front fog lamps will not operate or will remain always on.
• | 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 DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Listen for an audible click when the front fog lamp relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
This step tests for voltage at the coil side of the front fog lamp relay.
This step verifies that the BCM is providing ground to the front fog lamp relay.
This step tests if ground is constantly being applied to the front fog lamp relay.
This step tests if there is opposing voltage present or an open in the front fog lamp relay control circuit.
After replacement of the BCM you must calibrate the new module for proper operation.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Data Communication Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the front fog lamp relay turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 | |
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
Test the control circuit of the front fog lamp relay for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 | |
7 | Test the control circuit of the front fog lamp relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the front fog lamp relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the front fog lamp relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the front fog lamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- | |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |