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B2610



DTC B2610

Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) applies a voltage reference through the instrument panel (I/P) dimming voltage reference circuit to the interior lamp switch. When the switch is placed to the desired position, the dimmed voltage setting is applied from the interior lamp switch through the I/P dimming return circuit to the BCM. The BCM applies the dimmed voltage to the I/P lamps supply voltage circuit.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2610 I/P Dimming Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* When the BCM receives a instrument panel controls illumination lamp request signal and the instrument panel dimming reference circuit is shorted to ground, or short to battery positive voltage.
* When the BCM is not receiving a instrument panel controls illumination lamp request signal and the instrument panel lamps dimming signal circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage or open.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The instrument panel illumination lamps and the controls illumination lamps will not operate or are always ON.

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

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

Test

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