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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013ESCALADE ESV PLATINUM, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/ILLUMINATION LIGHTSLIGHTING SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC B2575CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, RWD
Circuit/System Testing
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, RWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the low beam headlamp relay.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the low beam headlamp relay.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate head lamp.
- Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the head lamp ground circuit terminal listed below and ground:
- With X88 - Terminal A
- With Z88 - Terminal B
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect the harness connector at the headlamp.
- Connect a 20 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the headlamp is activated.
- If the headlamp does not activate and the circuit fuse is good, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the headlamp.
- If the headlamp does not activate and the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the headlamp.
- Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
- Command the Low Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the low beam headlamp relay.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.