Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
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.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
When the fog lamp switch is placed in the ON position, ground is applied through the fog lamp switch signal circuit at G300 to the body control module (BCM). The BCM applies battery voltage through the fog lamp relay control circuit to the coil side of the fog lamp relay. Battery voltage is applied at all times from the FOG LAMP fuse to the switch side of the fog lamp relay. When the relay coil is energized, the relay switch contacts close and allow battery voltage to be applied from the FOG LAMP fuse, through the relay switch contacts, to the fog lamps. Ground for the fog lamps is applied at all times at G101 for the left fog lamp and G102 for the right fog lamp. G102 also serves as ground for the coil side of the fog lamp relay.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Fog Lights Schematics (Fog Lights 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 (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 Verification
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter while pressing and releasing the front fog lamp switch. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.
If the parameter does not change between the commanded states, refer to Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction.
If the parameter changes between the commanded states, refer to Front Fog Lamps Malfunction.
Circuit/System Testing
Fog Lamp Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fog lamp switch.
2. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal A.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground. Verify the scan tool Front Fog Lamp Switch parameter is Active.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fog lamp switch.
Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fog lamp relay.
2. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
• If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground.
5. Disconnect the harness connector at the Inoperative fog lamp.
6. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
7. Connect the harness connector at the inoperative fog lamp.
8. Connect a 15A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the fog lamps illuminate.
• If the fog lamps do not illuminate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the inoperative fog lamp.
9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and ground.
10. Command the Fog Lamps 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 voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fog lamp relay.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator Malfunction
1. Ignition ON, with a scan tool perform the Display Test for the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and observe the front fog lamp indicator.
• If the front fog lamp indicator illuminates during the test, replace the BCM.
• If the front fog lamp indicator does not illuminate during the test or remains illuminated at all times, replace the IPC.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Fog Lamp Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) (Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness))Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) (Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center))
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming