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B2580




DTC B2580

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 B2580 01
- Headlamp High Beam Control Circuit Short to Battery

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

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 applies ground to the headlamp high beam relay control circuit which energizes the high beam relay. With the high beam relay energized, the switch contacts close allowing battery voltage to flow through the HI BEAM fuses to the high beam headlamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.
* Headlamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2580 01

The BCM detects a short to voltage in the high beam relay control circuit.

B2580 06

The BCM detects a short to ground or an open in the high beam relay control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* When DTC B2580 01 is present, the high beam headlamps and flash to pass (FTP) will not operate.
* When DTC B2580 06 is present, the high beam headlamps will be ON at all times or will not operate.

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)
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 (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 (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
2. Connect a test lamp between B+ and the control circuit terminal A2.
3. Command the High Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. 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 an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

Repair Instructions

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

* Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement (Removal and Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming