B3600
DTC B3600
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC B3600 03
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Passenger Compartment Dimming Request Signal Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The instrument panel (I/P) lamp dimmer switch is used to increase and decrease the brightness of the interior backlighting components. The I/P dimmer switch provides a voltage signal that will increase as the brightness of the lights are increased and decrease as the brightness of the lights are decreased. The body control module (BCM) provides a B+ voltage reference to the I/P dimmer switch. When the I/P dimmer switch is placed in the desired position, the dimmed voltage setting is applied from the I/P dimmer switch through the I/P dimmer switch signal circuit to the BCM. The BCM interprets the signal and applies the dimmed voltage to the I/P lamps supply voltage circuit and the interior backlighting components dim to the requested level. Ground for the I/P dimmer switch is provided at G201.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC B3600 03 will set when the BCM detects a short to ground or an open/high resistance in the I/P dimmer switch signal circuit or the I/P dimmer switch B+ voltage reference circuit.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
* The I/P dimmer switch will not operate.
* The I/P dimming lamps will not illuminate.
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 ignition cycles have occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Interior Lights Dimming Schematics Interior Lights Dimming Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (MN5)
Description and Operation
Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Interior Lighting Systems
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the I/P dimmer switch.
2. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 4.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Dimming Control Signal parameter is less than 0.0 volts.
• If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 13 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 12 and ground.
• If less than the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 13 and the voltage reference circuit terminal 12. Verify the scan tool Dimming Control Signal parameter is greater than 2.5 volts.
• If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the I/P dimmer switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Headlamp Switch Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for BCM replacement, setup, and programming