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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B2615 00: Passenger Compartment Dimming 2 Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Courtesy Lamps Voltage Supply

B2615 00

2

1

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  1. Courtesy Lamps Always On
  2. Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

Voltage for the courtesy lamps is supplied from the Interior Lights Fuse in the instrument panel I/P electrical center to the body control module (BCM). When a door is opened, a signal is applied to the door module. The door module then applies a message to the LAN communication circuit to the BCM. The BCM then applies voltage to the courtesy lamps voltage supply circuit. The courtesy lamps are composed of the following components:

    • Dome lamps
    • Reading lamps
    • Cargo Lamps

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON, and the BCM attempts to illuminate the courtesy lamps.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM receives a ground signal on the courtesy lamp voltage supply circuit

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM cease attempt to illuminate the courtesy lamps.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The BCM clears this code from current when the fault is removed from the system.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, cover the ambient light sensor, vary the interior lamp dimming switch from dim to full bright. The light emitting diode (LED) lamps should dim and then become full bright.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect all the courtesy lamps voltage supply circuit lamps related components. Refer to the circuit/system verification for all components that contain the courtesy lamps voltage supply circuit lamps. Verify the DTC B2615 does not set
  2. If the DTC resets then test for a short to ground in the courtesy lamp voltage supply circuit lamps circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal replace the BCM.
  3. Reconnect each component one at a time and test for the DTC B2615. If the DTC resets then replace that component.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Cargo Lamp Replacement
    •  Dome Lamp Replacement
    •  Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming