B2575

DTC B2575

Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor

DTC B2575
- Headlamp Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

When the body control module (BCM) senses a request for headlamp or daytime running lamp (DRL) illumination, the BCM sends a pulse width modulated (PWM) ground signal to the low beam headlamp driver module through the low beam headlamp driver module control circuit. The low beam headlamp driver module will illuminate the headlamps, adjusting the intensity based on the PWM signal received.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* When the BCM receives a low beam headlamp request the low beam headlamp relay control circuit is open or shorted to voltage.
* When the BCM is not receiving a low beam headlamp request the low beam headlamp relay control circuit is shorted to ground.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The low beam headlamps will be inoperative or always on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
* A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the low beam headlamp relay.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 6 and ground.

^ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the relay control circuit terminal 5 and B+.
4. Command the daytime running lights ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate at low intensity and go out when changing between the commanded states.

^ If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

^ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. If all circuits test normal replace the low beam headlamp relay.

Repair Instructions

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