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B25F0




DTC B25F0 or B25F1

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 Descriptors

DTC B25F0 02
- Left Auxiliary Daytime Running Lamp Control Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B25F1 02
- Right Auxiliary Daytime Running Lamp Control Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The ambient light sensor is used to monitor outside lighting conditions. The ambient light sensor provides a voltage signal that will vary between 0.2 and 4.9 volts depending on outside lighting conditions. The body control module (BCM) provides a 5-volt reference signal to the ambient light sensor and the HVAC control module provides a low reference ground. The BCM monitors the ambient light sensor signal circuit to determine if outside lighting conditions are correct for either daytime running lights (DRL) or automatic lamp control (ALC) when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position. In daylight conditions the BCM will command the DRLs ON. During low light conditions the BCM will command the low beam headlamps ON. Any function or condition that turns on the headlamps will cancel DRL operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC B25F0 02

The BCM detects a short to ground in the left auxiliary daytime running lamp control circuit.

DTC B25F1 02

The BCM detects a short to ground in the right auxiliary daytime running lamp control circuit.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC B25F0 02

The left auxiliary daytime running lamp is inoperative.

DTC B25F1 02

The right auxiliary daytime running lamp is inoperative.

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

* Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

* Body Control System Schematics [1][2]Body Control Systems

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Exterior 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 Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate E4 auxiliary daytime running lamp.

2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.

If 5 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 5 ohms

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 4 and ground, ignition ON.

4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the appropriate Dedicated Daytime Running Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool.

If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 body control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.

If the test lamp is always ON

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.

If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.

If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

5. Test or replace the appropriate E4 auxiliary daytime running lamp.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Diode Replacement Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Diode Replacement

* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup