B2610

DTC B2610

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 B2610 00
- Passenger Compartment Dimming 1 Circuit

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 brightness 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 LED dimming supply circuit illuminating the components listed below:

* Radio
* HVAC control module
* Driver information center (DIC) switch
* Steering wheel controls

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
* Park lamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground on the LED dimming control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM does not attempt to illuminate the LED lamps.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
* 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 Views)
Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Interior 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) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at all components fed by the control circuit terminal 18 X3.
2. Ignition ON, clear the DTC with a scan tool.
3. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC and verify the DTC does not reset.

• If the DTC resets, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit test normal, replace the BCM.

4. Reconnect each component one at a time and verify that the DTC does not reset as current.

• If the DTC resets as current, test or replace the component responsible for setting the DTC.

5. If all circuits and components test normal, replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

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

* Driver Information Display Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM, HVAC control module, and radio replacement, setup, and programming