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B2652




DTC B2652

Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor
DTC B2652 00
- Passenger Compartment Dimming 3

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies a voltage reference through the instrument panel (I/P) dimming voltage reference circuit to the interior lamp dimmer switch, which is part of the headlamp switch. When the dimmer switch is placed in a desired position, reference voltage is applied through the dimmer switch rheostat and the I/P lamps dimmer switch signal circuit to the BCM. The BCM interprets this voltage signal, then applies a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage through the instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit illuminating the components listed below:

* Headlamp Dimmer Switch
* Tow/Haul Switch
* Traction Control Switch
* HVAC Control Module
* Driver Window Switch
* Driver Door Lock Switch
* Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch
* Passenger Window Switch
* Passenger Door Lock Switch
* Auxiliary Front HVAC Control Assembly
* Auxiliary Rear HVAC Control Assembly

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Ignition ON.
* The headlamps or park lamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground on the instrument panel lamps supply voltage circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM does not attempt to illuminate the instrument panel lamps.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics (Interior Lights Dimming Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Interior Lighting Systems)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, park lamps ON, adjust the dimmer switch from dim to full bright. The I/P lamps should dim and then become full bright.

Circuit/System Testing

Note: Each back lighted component may need to be disconnected to isolate a short to voltage or short to ground. Use the schematic to identify the following:

* Back lighted components the vehicle is equipped with.
* Component locations on the back lighting dimming control circuit
* Each component's control and ground circuit terminals

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at any component with inoperative backlighting.
2. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, interior lamps OFF, doors CLOSED, test for less than 5 ohm between the ground circuit and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit and ground.
4. Command the Incandescent Dimming Control ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the component with the inoperative backlighting.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Headlamp Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Auxiliary Blower Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Front (Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Front)
* Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Rear (Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Rear)
* Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement (Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement)
* Door Lock Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement)
* Tow/Haul Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Electronic Traction Control Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming