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B2530




DTC B2530

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.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B2530 00
- Front Fog Lamp Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

Voltage is applied at all times to the fog lamp relay. When the fog lamp switch is placed in the ON position, a ground signal is applied to the body control module (BCM) through the fog lamp switch signal circuit. The BCM then applies a ground to the fog lamp relay control circuit. This engages the fog lamp relay and applies voltage through the FOG LAMP fuse to the front fog lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is ON.
* Park lamps must be ON and the fog lamps must be commanded ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to voltage on the front fog lamp control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The front fog lamps do not illuminate.

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.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Fog Lights Schematics (Fog Lights Schematic)
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, command the Fog Lamps ON with a scan tool. The Front Fog Lamp Relay Command parameter should display On and the front fog lamps should illuminate.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fog lamp relay.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 85 and ground.

If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

3. If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* 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