B2482

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The backup lamp circuit is part of a standard backup lamp system except for the addition of a relay and the BCM providing a control circuit. The BCM can ground the backup lamp relay control circuit in order to energize the relay and turn ON the backup lamps, allowing the backup lamps to be used for Universal Theft Deterrent (UTD) and approach lighting functions. The BCM monitors the voltage level on the backup lamp control circuit. When the BCM commands the relay ON, the voltage level on the control circuit should be low. When the relay is OFF, the voltage level should be high. If the BCM detects a voltage level other than expected, a malfunction is present and a DTC will set.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ The BCM detects a low voltage level (an open or a short to ground) in the backup lamp relay control circuit.
^ The BCM can only test for this condition with the backup lamp relay de-energized.
^ The condition must be present for 2 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
Stores a DTC B2482 in the BCM memory.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
^ This DTC requires an ignition cycle in order to change from current to history.
^ The BCM no longer detects a high voltage level in the backup lamp relay control circuit only with the backup lamp relay de-energized.
^ A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
^ Use the IPC clearing DTCs feature.
^ The BCM receives the Clear Code command from the scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
- There is an intermittent open or short to ground in the backup lamp relay control circuit.
- There is high resistance in the relay coil.
- There are poor connections at the BCM, the underhood fuse block, or the backup lamp relay terminals.
- The backup lamp relay is open or shorted internally.
^ If the backup lamp relay control circuit is shorted to ground, the backup lamp will remain ON at all times. If the backup lamp relay control circuit is open, the BCM cannot provide output control for the backup lamps for UTD and approach lighting functions, but standard backup lamp functions will still operate normally.
^ If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Perform the tests shown while moving related wiring and connectors. This can often cause the malfunction to occur. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-2:

Steps 3-13:

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
2. Listen for an audible click when the backup lamp relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the backup lamp relay. The APPROACH fuse supplies power to the coil side of the backup lamp relay.
4. Verifies that the BCM is providing ground to the backup lamp relay.
5. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the backup lamp relay.
6. Tests for an open in the Backup Lamp control circuit.