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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B2610 00: Passenger Compartment Dimming 1 Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

LED Backlighting Dimming Supply

B2652 00

2

1

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  1. Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
  2. Interior Backlighting Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

When the interior lamps dimming switch is activated, a variable voltage signal is applied through the instrument panel lamps dimmer switch signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then applies a variable voltage signal through the LED backlighting dimming supply circuit to the following components:

    • Clock
    • Diver Information center (DIC) switch
    • Headlamp Switch
    • HVAC Control Head
    • Radio
    • Steering Wheel Control Switch

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM receives a ground signal on the LED dimming supply circuit

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM cease attempt to dim or illuminate the LED lamps.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The BCM clears this code from current when the fault is removed from the system.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, cover the ambient light sensor, vary the interior lamp dimming switch from dim to full bright. The LED lamps should dim and then become full bright.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect all the LED backlighting dimming supply circuit lamps related components. Refer to the circuit/system verification for all components that contain the LED backlighting dimming supply circuit lamps. Verify the DTC B2610 does not set
  2. If the DTC resets then test for a short to ground in the LED dimming supply circuit lamps circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal replace the BCM.
  3. Reconnect each component one at a time and test for the DTC B2610. If the DTC resets then replace that component.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Driver Information Display Switch Replacement
    •  Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
    •  Radio Replacement
    •  Digital Radio Receiver Replacement
    •  Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming