Captiva

DTC B1395

Voltage for the interior backlighting components is supplied from the body control module (BCM). The BCM applies a voltage reference through the instrument panel (I/P) dimming voltage reference circuit to the interior lamp dimming switch, which is part of the headlamp switch. When the dimming switch is placed in the desired position, the dimmed voltage setting is applied from the interior lamp dimming switch through the I/P dimming control circuit to the BCM. The BCM then applies the dimmed voltage to the I/P lamps supply voltage circuit and they dim to the correct level.

The ignition is ON.

B1395 03

The BCM detects a voltage that is lower than 0.33 volts on the I/P dimming voltage reference circuit.

B1395 07

The BCM detects a voltage that is greater than 4.97 volts on I/P dimming voltage reference circuit.

The I/P lamps are not illuminated.

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Ignition ON, cover the ambient light sensor, vary the interior lamp dimming switch from dim to full bright. The I/P lamps should dim and then become full bright.

1. Clear the DTC.
2. Use a scan tool to monitor the Dimming Control Reference Signal data parameter in the BCM data list.

⇒	If less than 0.33 volts, test the I/P dimming voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the BCM.

⇒	If greater than 4.97 volts, test the I/P dimming voltage reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the BCM.

3. If the voltage is correct and all circuits/connections test normal, replace the headlamp switch.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.