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DTC B2615

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
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Body SystemsDTC B2615

DTC B2615

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 B2615 02: Passenger Compartment Dimming 2 Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information



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

Courtesy Lamps Control
B2615 02
2
1
-

1. Courtesy Lamps Always Illuminated

2. Courtesy Lamps do Not Illuminate
 

Circuit/System Description

Battery voltage for the courtesy lamps is supplied at all times to the body control module (BCM). When the BCM receives a signal to command the courtesy lamps ON, it then applies voltage through the courtesy lamps control circuits to the courtesy lamps listed below.

•  Dome/Reading lamps - front overhead console
•  Dome/Reading lamps - front
•  Dome/reading lamps - middle

Conditions for Running the DTC

The BCM attempts to illuminate the courtesy lamps.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

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

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM will not attempt to activate courtesy lamps.

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 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 for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Command the Courtesy Lamps test ON and OFF with a scan tool. The courtesy lamps should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the appropriate inoperative component.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the C1 Battery.
3. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 6 of the component and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
4. Reconnect the negative terminal of the C1 Battery.
5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
6. Command the Courtesy Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
⇒ 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.
⇒ 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.
7. If all circuit test normal, test or replace the appropriate inoperative component.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Control Module References for BCM or instrument cluster replacement, setup, and programming

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