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B2647

B2647 - Ambient Light Sensor Circuit Low

Schematic:




CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The body control module (BCM) monitors circuit 1138 from the solar light sensor to determine if the automatic headlamp system requires activation. If signal circuit 1138 is below 0.1 volts, the BCM will fail this DTC as current. The default for this failure is the automatic headlamp system will turn On the exterior lighting system including the headlamps and parklamps.

DTC PARAMETERS
^ Sensor input less than 0.1 volts.
^ Short to ground/open.
^ Ignition is in RUN.
^ Condition is present for 5 seconds.
^ No telltale illumination.
^ Default to exterior lights On.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ Check for poor connection at the BCM. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper terminal mating, broken connector locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals and poor terminal-to-wire connection (terminal crimped over wire insulation and not conductors).
^ Inspect wiring harness for damage. Check for broken or chaffed insulation.
^ If fault is suspected to be intermittent, wiggling harness wiring may help in locating fault.
^ Auto headlamps will default to On if sensor or system failure.
^ Dark condition exist if sensor input is above 4.1 volts for 15 seconds.
^ Daylight condition exist if sensor input below 3.5 volts for 30 seconds.
^ Input to BCM.

TEST

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