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B2625




DTC B2625

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 Descriptor

DTC B2625 02
- Display Dimming Pulse Width Modulation Output Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel dimmer switch is used to increase and decrease the brightness of the interior backlighting components. The instrument panel dimmer switch provides a voltage signal to the body control module (BCM) that will increase as the brightness of the lights are increased and decrease as the brightness of the lights are decreased. The BCM provides a B+, low reference, and signal circuits to the instrument panel dimmer switch. When the instrument panel dimmer switch is placed in the desired position, the dimmed voltage setting is applied from the instrument panel dimmer switch through the instrument panel dimmer switch signal circuit to the BCM. The BCM interprets the signal and applies a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage through the garage door opener switch amber LED indicator control circuit illuminating the garage door opener switch amber LED to the requested level of brightness.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.

* Park lamps ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground in the park assist switch amber LED backlight dimming control circuit terminal 5 X1.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

The park assist switch amber LED is inoperative.

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 vehicle ON/OFF switch cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Hybrid/EV Battery Pack X1

Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Interior 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 Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48B multifunction switch - overhead console.

2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and ground.

3. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the LED Backlight Dimming ON and OFF with a scan tool.

If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 body control module.

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

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

If infinite resistance

3. 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. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 body control module, vehicle in Service Mode.

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, replace the K9 body control module.

If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

4. Vehicle OFF.

5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and low reference circuit terminal 6.

6. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the LED Backlight Dimming ON and OFF with a scan tool.

If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K41 front and rear parking assist control module, vehicle in Service Mode.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the low reference circuit terminal and ground.

If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the low reference circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K41 front and rear parking assist control module.

If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

7. Test or replace the S48B multifunction switch - overhead console.

Repair Instructions

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

* Accessory Switch Replacement Service and Repair

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