When Monitored and Set Condition:
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: If the A/C - Heater Control Module does not receive the dimming function message from the Instrument Cluster for more than 5 seconds, then the A/C - Heater Control Module backlighting will default to full brightness and the DTC will set.