Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
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Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Interior Lights Dimming Schematics  
Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views  or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System.
1 Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2 Verify that the interior backlighting does not dim.
Does the interior backlighting operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Use the scan tool output controls to operate the interior backlighting.
Can you control the dimming level of an activated control switch indicator with the scan tool?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Test for an open, high resistance or short to ground in the following circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  • The 5 volt reference
  • The dimming input
  • The dimming return

Did you find and correct a condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 6 
5 Test for a short to voltage in the LED dimming circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct a condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
8 Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 10  -
9
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.
Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 10  -
10 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3 
RENDER: 1.0x

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