Parking Lamps

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The BCM monitors the headlamp switch position by sending voltage signals on multiple circuits to the headlamp switch. There is one circuit for each headlamp switch position. At any given time, one of the signal circuits is switched to ground to indicate the headlamp switch position.

If the BCM detects a fault from the headlamp switch or loses communication with the headlamp switch, the BCM turns the parking and headlamps on. This is normal behavior of the BCM when a fault has been detected with the inputs from the headlamp switch.

When the BCM receives a request for a parking lamps, the BCM supplies voltage to the parking and license plate lamps.

The BCM also provides Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection of the parking lamps output circuits. When an excessive current draw is detected, the BCM disables the affected parking lamps circuit driver. Refer to: Module Controlled Functions - System Operation and Component Description .