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B2545



DTC B2545

Circuit Description

When the body control module (BCM) receives a class 2 signal from the power control module (PCM) indicating the gear selector is in the REVERSE position, the BCM applies battery positive voltage to the backup lamps voltage supply circuit. The backup lamps are grounded at G301 for the left backup lamp and G302 for the right backup lamp.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2545 Backup Lamps Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC B2545 is set either when the backup lamps supply voltage circuit is shorted to ground or opened, or if the CHMSL/Bkup fused voltage supply circuit to the BCM is shorted to ground or opened.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The backup lamps will not operate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* 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 DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Test

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