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Normal Operation

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The smart junction box (SJB) sends reference signals to the headlamp switch through circuits CLF18 (BU/WH), CLF19 (VT/GN), CLF23 (WH/VT) and CLS34 (GY). The SJB also sends a reference signal to the light sensor through circuit VLF14 (BU/BN). Ground for the light sensor is provided through circuit GD116 (BK/VT).

When the headlamp switch is placed in the AUTOLAMPS ON position, the voltage signal is routed to ground through circuit GD116 (BK/VT). The light sensor determines the amount of light based on the input received from the ambient sky conditions. When the ambient level has reached a point (determined by the internal programming of the SJB), the SJB provides voltage to the exterior lamps.

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B1472 - Lamp Headlamp Input Circuit Short to Ground An on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects the headlamps on input circuit is short to ground.
B1578 - Lamp Park Input Circuit Short To Ground An on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground in the parking lamps on input circuit.
B1692 - Autolamp Delay Circuit Short To Ground An on-demand code that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground in the AUTOLAMPS on input circuit.
B1791 - Autolamp Sensor Input Circuit Open A continuous code that sets when the SJB detects an open on the light sensor input circuit.
B2498 - Headlamp Switch Multiple Signals Input Active A continuous DTC that sets when the SJB detects no inputs from the headlamp switch or multiple headlamp switch requests at the same time.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: