B2623

DTC B2623






Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies voltage to the instrument panel dimmer switch through the instrument panel dimmer switch signal circuit. The dimmer switch varies the voltage and returns the new voltage to the BCM through the dimmer switch signal return circuit. The BCM uses this voltage to determine the illumination level of the instrument panel lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The park lamp input to the BCM is active (park or headlamps on)..

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Any of the following conditions will set this DTC:
- The dimmer switch signal is open or shorted to voltage.
- The dimmer switch signal return is open or shorted to voltage.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The illumination of the instrument panel lamps is forced to full intensity.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

- The conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
- A history DTC clears after 100 malfunction free ignition cycles.
- .The BCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool

Diagnostic Aids

the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

2. The normal operating voltage of the instrument panel dimmer switch is 0.4-4.5 volts.
3. This step determines if there is a problem with the dimmer switch.