B162C

B162C-LEFT LOW BEAM CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

Theory of Operation

The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) receives a bus message requesting low beam lamp illumination. When this bus message is received, the TIPM provides a voltage output through the low beam driver circuit. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, the low beam driver circuit connects to the HID Ballast through a wire harness internal to the Front Lamp Unit. For vehicles without HID lamps, the low beam driver circuit connects to the Low Beam Lamp. For additional information on the Headlamp operation, .

- When Monitored:
With the low beam headlamps active.

- Set Condition:
When the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) detects a high condition on the (L43) Left Low Beam Driver circuit.





1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
3. Turn the Headlamps on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display DTC: B162C-LEFT LOW BEAM CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECK THE (L43) LEFT LOW BEAM DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS




1. Turn the Headlamps off.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Left Front Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector.
4. Disconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Measure the voltage between ground and the (L43) Left Low Beam Driver circuit.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes

- Repair the short to voltage in the (L43) Left Low Beam Driver circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECK THE TIPM FOR CORRECT OPERATION




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Reconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
3. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (L43) Left Low Beam Driver circuit and (L911) Headlamp Return Signal circuit in the Left Front Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Turn the Headlamps on.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- For vehicles with HID lamps, replace the Front Lamp Unit. .
- For vehicles without HID lamps, replace the Left Low Beam Bulb. .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 4

4. CHECK THE (L43) LEFT LOW BEAM DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (L43) Left Low Beam Driver circuit between the Left Front Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector and the TIPM C3 harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Go To 5

No

- Repair the open in the (L43) Left Low Beam Driver circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

5. CHECK THE (L911) HEADLAMP RETURN SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS




1. Measure the resistance of the (L911) Headlamp Return Signal circuit between the Left Front Lamp Assembly C2 harness connector and the TIPM C3 harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Repair the open in the (L911) Headlamp Return Signal circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.