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DTC B1480

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B1480 02: Battery Rundown Protection Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

F7DR (interior lamps) Fuse B+

B2545 01, B2545 04, B2615 02

B2545 01, B2545 04, B2615 02

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Courtesy Lamp Control - Terminal 2 X7

B1480 02

1

1

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Dome/Reading Lamps - Front Ground

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1

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Sun Visor - Left Ground

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1

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Sun Visor - Right Ground

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1

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1. Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies battery voltage to the dome/reading lamps - front and left and right sun visor lamps via the courtesy lamp control circuit. When a sun visor mirror is opened, the switch contact close allowing battery voltage to flow illuminating the respective lamps. The front reading lamps are controlled by individual switches that are activated by the operator when additional cabin lighting is required. In the event that any of these courtesy lamps were to remain illuminated for more than 10 min with the vehicle ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and no doors opened, the BCM will deactivate the courtesy lamp control circuit to prevent total battery discharge.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground in the courtesy lamp control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM will disable the circuit and the sun visor lamps and front reading lamps will be inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free vehicle ON/OFF switch cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

When the F7DR (interior lamps) fuse is open, both dome lamps, sun visor lamps, reading lamps, and reverse lamps will be inoperative. DTC B2545 will also set for the reverse lamps when the vehicle is placed in the reverse gear.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Interior Lights Schematics
    •  Body Control System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Note: Each courtesy lamp component may need to be disconnected to isolate a short to voltage or a short to ground. Use the schematic to identify the following:

   • Each components control and ground circuit terminals
   • Courtesy lamp components the vehicle is equipped with
   • Component locations on the courtesy lamp control circuit

  1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connector at any component with inoperative courtesy lamps.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground:
  3. • E37F Dome/Reading Lamps - Front terminal 1
    • E31L Sun Visor Mirror Lamp - Left terminal A
    • E31R Sun Visor Mirror Lamp - Right terminal A
  4. Vehicle in Service Mode, command the Inadvertent Load ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  5. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative courtesy lamp.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Sun Visor Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
    •  Dome and Reading Lamp Replacement
    • Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming and setup
   


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