B260A
DTC B260A
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 Descriptors
DTC B260A 00
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Backlight and Display Dimming Request Circuit Malfunction
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) supplies a reference voltage to the backlight dimmer switch, which is part of the headlamp switch. When the backlight dimmer switch is placed in a desired brightness position, reference voltage is applied through the backlight dimmer switch rheostat to the BCM. The BCM interprets this voltage signal, then applies a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage to the LED dimming supply circuit to all related interior lamps, illuminating them to the desired level of brightness.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM detects the instrument panel dimmer switch is ON for greater than 60 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM will not dim or illuminate any LED backlighting supplied by the backlight lamp control circuits.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction ignition cycles have occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Interior Lights Dimming Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left Front
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 Verification
Ignition ON, switch ON exterior lighting, vary the interior backlight from dim to full bright by using the dimmer switch. The interior backlighting should dim and then become full bright.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S36 instrument panel dimmer switch.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal 10 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 5 and ground.
• If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
• If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
4. Verify the scan tool LED Backlight Dimming Command is less than 5%.
• If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 9 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 9 and the 5 V reference circuit terminal 5. Verify the scan tool LED Backlight Dimming Command is greater than 95%.
• If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the S36 instrument panel dimmer switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Dimmer Switch Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for BCM replacement, setup, and programming