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B2527



DTC B2527

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The body control module (BCM) monitors the front fog lamp switch signal circuit in order to determine when the fog lamp relay is to be energized. When the BCM senses that the front fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the fog lamp switch, the BCM energizes the fog lamp relay by grounding the fog lamp relay control circuit.

DTC DESCRIPTOR
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B2527 Front Fog Lamps Circuit Low

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The battery voltage must be between 9.0-16.0 volts.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
When the front fog lamp switch signal circuit is shorted to ground for approximately 15 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
The fog lamps will not operate.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/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 and current DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Test the fog lamp switch for sticking in the ON position.
- Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components.


TEST

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