The body control module (BCM) monitors the instrument panel (I/P) lamps dimming control circuit to determine the lighting intensity of the I/P lamps. When the BCM receives a varied voltage signal on the I/P lamps dimming control circuit, it applies a corresponding pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage signal through the I/P lamps supply voltage circuit to all the I/P lamps.
• | Voltage supplied to the BCM is in the normal operating range, approximately 9-14 volts. |
• | The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY or RUN position. |
• | The park lamps must be on. |
• | The BCM detects a short to ground in the instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit. |
• | The above condition must be present for more than 1 second. |
• | The I/P courtesy lamps are inoperative. |
• | The BCM store DTC B2627 in memory. |
• | A current DTC B2627 clears when the BCM no longer detects a short to ground in the instrument panel lamps supply voltage circuit. |
• | A history DTC B2627 clears after 100 consecutive ignition cycles. |
• | If the DTC B2627 is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
• | The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur: |
- | An intermittent short to ground in the instrument panel lamps supply voltage circuit. |
- | The BCM is intermittently shorted to ground. |
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Dimming Schematics and Interior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List | |||
1 | Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
The I/P lamps illuminate and vary intensity? | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Test the instrument panel lamps supply voltage 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 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Important: Perform the setup procedure for the Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 5 | -- |
5 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |