B2580

DTC B2580

Diagnostic Instructions

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



DTC Descriptors
DTC B2580 01
- Headlamp High Beam Control Circuit Short to Voltage

DTC B2580 06
- Headlamp High Beam Control Circuit Open or Short to Ground




Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

When the turn signal/multifunction switch is placed in the headlamps high or flash to pass (FTP) position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM) through the headlamp high beam signal circuit or the flash to pass switch signal circuit. The BCM then applies ground to the headlamp high beam relay control circuit which energizes the high beam relay, applying battery voltage to the high beam headlamps.


Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2580 01

This DTC will set when the BCM detects a short to battery voltage in the headlamp high beam relay control circuit.

B2580 06

This DTC will set when the BCM detects an open or short to ground in the headlamp high beam relay control circuit.


Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

* When DTC B2580 01 is present, the high beam headlamps will not operate.
* When DTC B2580 06 is present, the high beam headlamps will remain ON.



Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTCs command.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.



Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics (Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

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

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)


Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the high beam relay.
2. Connect a test lamp between the high beam relay control circuit terminal H1 and the voltage supply circuit terminal F2.
3. Command the high beam headlamps ON and OFF with the high beam switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.


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

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the high beam relay.



Repair Instructions

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

* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) (Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness))Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) (Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center))
* Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for BCM replacement, setup, and programming