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B2530




DTC B2530

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 B2530 01
- Front Fog Lamps Control Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B2530 02
- Front Fog Lamps Control Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B2530 04
- Front Fog Lamps Control Circuit Open

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The front fog lamp switch is an input to the body control module (BCM) and is contained in the headlamp switch assembly. The BCM supplies voltage to the front fog lamp switch via the front fog lamp and instrument panel dimmer switch B+ circuit. When the front fog lamp switch is pressed, voltage from the B+ circuit is pulled down through the front fog lamp switch resistor. The front fog lamp resistor is part of the resistor ladder that also provides the dimming signals for the instrument panel dimmer switches. The BCM receives the voltage signal through the front fog lamp and instrument panel dimmer switch signal circuit.

The front fog lamp relay is supplied with battery voltage at all times. The front fog lamp switch signal circuit is grounded momentarily by pressing the front fog lamp switch. The body control module (BCM) energizes the front fog lamp relay by applying ground to the front fog lamp relay control circuit. When the front fog lamp relay is energized, the relay switch contacts close and battery voltage is applied through the FRT FOG fuse to the front fog lamp control circuit which illuminates the front fog lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.

* Front fog lamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC B2530 01

The BCM detects a short to voltage in the front fog lamp relay control circuit for 5 seconds or greater.

DTC B2530 02

The BCM detects a short to ground in the front fog lamp relay control circuit.

DTC B2530 04

The BCM detects an open in the front fog lamp relay control circuit.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC B2530 01 and B2530 04

The front fog lamps will not operate when the park lamps are ON and the front fog lamp switch is active.

DTC B2530 02

The front fog lamps always ON.

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

Fog Lights Schematics Fog Lights Schematics

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, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A fuse block - underhood.

2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal G7 and B+, ignition ON.

3. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Front Fog Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.

If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 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

3. Ignition OFF.

4. 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 X5 harness connector at the K9 body control module.

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

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

If infinite resistance, replace the K9 body control module.

If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

4. Test or replace the X50A fuse block - underhood.

Repair Instructions

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

* Front Compartment Fuse Block Replacement Service and Repair

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