Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC B2647: Ambient Light Sensor Circuit Low
Circuit/System Description
The ambient light sensor is used to monitor outside lighting conditions. The body control module (BCM) provides a 5-volt reference signal to the ambient light sensor. The sensor is a variable resistor, it's resistance changes as outside lighting conditions
changes. With the headlamp switch in the AUTO position, the BCM monitors the sensor signal circuit to determine if the outside lighting conditions are correct for either daytime running lamps (DRL) or headlamp low beam operation. In daylight conditions, the
BCM will command the DRLs ON. In low light conditions, the BCM will command the low beam headlamps ON.
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | The headlamp switch in the AUTO position. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
• | The ambient light sensor signal reference circuit is open for 5 seconds. |
• | The ambient light sensor signal reference circuit is shorted to ground for 5 seconds. |
• | The ambient light sensor signal return circuit is open for 5 seconds. |
• | The ambient light sensor signal return circuit is shorted to ground for 5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM defaults to low light status and commands the low beam headlamps ON.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Lighting Systems Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ambient light sensor.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the signal circuit for an short to ground open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ambient light sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.