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DTC B257B

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
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Body SystemsDTC B257B

DTC B257B

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 Descriptors

DTC B257B 03: Lighting Control Switch Signal Low Voltage
DTC B257B 07: Lighting Control Switch Signal High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit
Short to Ground
Open/High Resistance
Short to Voltage
Signal Performance

Dimming 12V Reference
B257B 03*
B257B 03*
-
-

Instrument Panel Lamps Dimmer Switch Signal
B257B 03*
B257B 03*
B257B 07*
-

* Interior backlighting at full intensity and cannot be dimmed
 

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies a reference voltage to the backlight dimmer switch, which is part of the headlamp switch. When the backlight dimmer switch is placed in a desired brightness position, reference voltage is applied through the backlight dimmer switch rheostat to the BCM. The BCM interprets this voltage signal, then applies a pulse width modulated (PWM) voltage to the LED dimming supply circuit to all related interior lamps, illuminating them to the desired level of brightness.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B257B 03

The BCM detects a voltage that is lower than 0.3 V on the dimming voltage circuit.

B257B 07

The BCM detects a voltage that is greater than 12.2 V on dimming voltage circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM will not dim or illuminate any LED backlighting supplied by the backlight lamp control circuits.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•  The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
•  A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Dimming Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Electrical Information Reference


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, switch ON exterior lighting, vary the interior backlight from dim to full bright by using the dimmer switch. The interior backlighting should dim and then become full bright.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S30 Headlamp Switch.
2. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the 12 V reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
⇒ If less than the specified range, test the 12 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
3. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.3 V between dimming signal circuit terminal 12 and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified range, test the dimming signal circuit terminal 12 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
4. Reconnect the harness connector at the S30 Headlamp Switch.
5. Dim the interior backlighting with the S30 Headlamp Switch.
6. Disconnect the harness connector at the S30 Headlamp Switch.
7. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 12 and the voltage reference circuit terminal 1. The interior backlighting should now be dimmed.
⇒ If the interior backlighting is not dimmed, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
8. If all circuits test normal, replace the S30 Headlamp Switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming

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