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Pinpoint Test C: All DIMMABLE Switch Illumination Is Inoperative

NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. C1 CHECK FOR RECORDED SJB DTCs FROM THE ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST 
    • Use the recorded results from the SJB self-test.
    • Is DTC B2A32 present? 
    • Yes  : GO to C2.
    • No  : VERIFY the SJB fuse 10 (15A) is OK. If OK, GO to C2. If not OK, REFER to the OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - POWER DISTRIBUTION & SJB -- ESCAPE article or OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - POWER DISTRIBUTION & SJB -- ESCAPE HYBRID article to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. After the repair:

      If no DTCs are present, TEST the system for normal operation.

      If DTC B106E is present, CLEAR the DTCs and  REPEAT the self-test (required to enable the backlighting output driver if DTC B106E is present)  . TEST the system for normal operation.

      If DTC B106F is present, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.

  2. C2 BYPASS THE SJB 
    NOTE: If the jumper wire fails, refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. After the repair:

    If no DTCs are present, test the system for normal operation.

    If DTC B106E is present, Clear the DTCs and  repeat the self-test (required to enable the backlighting output driver if DTC B106E is present)  . TEST the system for normal operation.

    If DTC B106F is present, install a new SJB. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire between the SJB C2280b-39, circuit VLN04 (VT/GY), harness side and battery positive.
      Fig 1: Connecting Fused Jumper Wire Between SJB C2280B-39, Circuit VLN04 (VT/GY), Harness Side And Battery Positive
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    • Do the backlighting components illuminate? 
    • Yes  : REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to C3.
    • No  : REMOVE the jumper wire. REPAIR circuit VLN04 (VT/GY) for an open. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. C3 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.