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Diagnostic Aids

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Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

DTC B2610

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Interior Lights Dimming Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  Lighting Systems Connector End Views   or  Body Control System Connector End Views  in Body Control System
1 Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2 Test the instrument panel lamps dimming reference circuit for an open, high resistance, short to battery positive voltage or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 3 
3 Test the I/P dimming signal circuit for a short to battery positive voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  2. Using a DMM set to the ohms setting, probe between the I/P dimming reference circuit and the I/P dimming signal circuit.
  3. Move the I/P switch from FULL DIM to FULL BRIGHT.
Does the DMM reading change values?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the headlamp/I/P dimmer switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Dimmer Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 7  -
6
IMPORTANT: Always perform the setup procedure for the BCM.
  1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  2. Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 7  -
7
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK