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B161A






B161A - Courtesy/Dome Lamp Control Circuit

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: Continuously.

Set Condition: When the instrument cluster detects a short to battery on the control circuit.






Test Step 1 - Test For Intermittent Condition

Turn the ignition ON.

Clear all instrument cluster DTCs.

Turn the courtesy lamps ON.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B161A - Courtesy/Dome Lamp Control Circuit?

Yes

Go to Test Step 2.

No

The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 2 - Test the Courtesy Lamps Driver Circuit for a Short to Ground

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the instrument cluster harness connector.

Measure the resistance between the courtesy lamp driver circuit and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?

Yes

Repair the courtesy lamp driver circuit for a short to ground.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

No

Go to Test Step 3.

Test Step 3 - Test the Courtesy Lamps Driver Circuit for an Open

Turn the ignition ON.

Measure the voltage of the courtesy lamp driver circuit.

Is the voltage less than 10.0 volts?

Yes

Repair the courtesy lamp driver circuit for an open.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

No

Replace the instrument cluster.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior