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Backlight Dimming RX Failure (Active)






BACKLIGHT DIMMING RX FAILURE (ACTIVE)



- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
If the A/C - Heater Control Module does not receive the dimming function message from the Body Control Module for more than 5 seconds, then the A/C - Heater Control Module backlighting will default to full brightness and the DTC will set.





1. DIMMING MESSAGE NOT SEEN AT RATE EXPECTED

NOTE: Make sure that the Panel Dimmer switch is not in set in Funeral Mode.

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the Blower control to low speed.
3. Press the A/C switch on.
4. Press the EBL switch on.
5. Watch the A/C and EBL status indicators on the A/C-Heater Control Module while turning the Headlamp switch on and then off.

Did the status indicators dim when the Headlamp switch was turned on?

Yes

- No problem found at this time.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 2

2. A/C HEATER CONTROL MODULE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool Monitor Display, PCI Bus Messages, look for the VF DIM Msg Present.

Does the scan tool display: VF DIM Msg present: Yes?

Yes

- Replace the A/C - Heater Control Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Body Control Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.