B3659

DTC B3659

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 Descriptor
DTC B3659
- Head-Up Display (HUD) Dimming Down Switch Short to Ground




Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The head-up display (HUD) dim down switch is a momentary contact switch that adjusts the HUD display brightness. The HUD dim down switch controls the intensity of the brightness. The HUD senses when the dim down switch is active and adjusts the display brightness until the desired intensity is attained. When the HUD illumination reaches the minimum intensity, the HUD will turn off the display by the next dim down switch input. The HUD does not have a separate OFF switch. The HUD is turned OFF using the dim down switch. When the HUD dim down switch is pressed and the ignition is in the RUN position, the dim down switch signal to the HUD is low. A press and hold of the dim down switch greater than 1 second initiates a smooth decrease in the HUD intensity until the switch is released or the HUD is turned OFF.


Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is in RUN.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

The HUD detects that the HUD dim down switch signal circuit is low for greater than 60 seconds.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The HUD ignores the malfunctioning switch circuit.


Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles.



Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Head Up Display Schematics (Head Up Display Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Head Up Display (HUD) Description and Operation (Head Up Display (HUD) 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 harness connector at the HUD.
2. Verify a test lamp does not illuminate when connected between the HUD dimming down switch signal circuit terminal 12 and B+.

• If the test light illuminates, test the circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HUD.

3. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the HUD switch.



Repair Instructions

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

* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)
* Head Up Display Switch Replacement (Head Up Display Switch Replacement)