B2613

Circuit Description
The Body control module (BCM) monitors the IP dimming switch voltage on CKT 1220 from the dimmer switch. The dimmer switch is a thumb wheel switch that is part of the headlamp and panel dimmer switch. The dimmer switch controls the IP dimming by sending voltage to the BCM on CKT 1220 in order to indicate the position of the thumb wheel when the headlamps are ON. The thumb wheel dimmer switch also provides dimming for the following components:
- The back lights
- The instrument panel cluster
- The radio

The BCM will set a related DTC if any of the following conditions exist:
- The headlamps are commanded OFF and the thumb wheel dimmer switch is shorted to battery.
- CKT 1220 is shorted to battery.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
- The headlamps are commanded OFF.
- The thumb wheel is turned to the MAXIMUM DIM position.
- CKT 1220 is shorted to battery voltage.
- The system voltage is between 9.0 - 16.0 volts.
- The above conditions exist for 0.5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The instrument panel lights remain ON at all times.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
- A current DTC will clear after the next ignition cycle that does not contain a fault.
- A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.
- History and current DTCs may be cleared using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
- Always diagnose the first DTC that is listed on the scan tool.
- Verify that the scan tool displays DTC B2613 as a current code before you perform diagnostics.
- Inspect for loose or poor connections at all of the related components.
- Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Overall Vehicle Information / Testing and Inspection.

Steps 1 - 4:

Steps 5 - 9:

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step determines if either of the following conditions exists. Other DTCs will set when you disconnect the BCM connector:
- The BCM is defective.
- CKT 1220 is shorted to battery voltage.
4. This step determines if one of the following conditions exists:
- The headlamp and panel dimmer switch is defective.
- CKT 44 is shorted to battery voltage.