:  Dec 17, 2007



Overview

For information on the description and operation of the system, refer to section 417-01 - Exterior Lighting of the workshop manual.

Inspection and Verification

. Verify the customer concern.

. Visually inspect for obvious electrical faults.

Mechanical Electrical
  • Front fog lamp condition and installation
  • Bulb and installation
  • Bulb holder and installation
  • Adjuster screw
  • Fog lamp switch condition and installation
  • Fuses Battery junction box (BJB) - link 2E BJB - link 11E Central junction box (CJB) - Fuse 28P CJB - Fuse 38P
  • Wiring harness
  • Loose or corroded connector(s)
  • Fog lamp relay
  • Fog lamp warning indicator
  • Fog lamp switch
  • Battery junction box (BJB)
  • Central junction box (CJB)

. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

. Use the approved diagnostic system or a scan tool to retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) before moving onto the symptom chart or DTC index.
  Because the DTCs are stored in more than one module, a complete vehicle read is recommended.
Because the DTCs are stored in more than one module, a complete vehicle read is recommended.
  Make sure that all DTCs are cleared following rectification
Make sure that all DTCs are cleared following rectification

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible causes Action
Fog lamp inoperative
  • Bulb failure
  • Fuse(s) blown
  • Circuit fault
  • Switch inoperative
Check the bulb condition. Check the fuse(s) (see visual inspection). Check the fog lamp circuits. Check the switch function. Refer to the electrical guides.
Fog lamp dim
  • Incorrect bulb rating
  • Circuit fault
  • Switch fault
Check the bulb condition and rating. Check the fog lamp circuits. Check the switch function. Refer to the electrical guides.
Fog lamp lighting coverage poor
  • Fog lamp alignment incorrect
Check and adjust fog lamp alignment.
Warning lamp inoperative
  • Fuse(s) blown
  • Switch inoperative
  • Circuit fault
  • Instrument panel cluster fault
Check the fuse(s) (see visual inspection). Check the switch function. Check the warning lamp circuits. Refer to the electrical guides. Check for DTCs indicating an instrument cluster fault.

DTC index

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  Generic scan tools may not read the codes listed, or may read only 5-digit codes. Match the 5 digits from the scan tool to the first 5 digits of the 7-digit code listed to identify the fault (the last 2 digits give extra information read by the manufacturer-approved diagnostic system).

DTC Description Possible causes Action
B1A7864 Front Fog Lamp
  • signal plausibility fault
Check the instrument panel cluster module and circuits. Refer to the electrical guides.
B1D4013 Lighting Switch Connection Circuit
  • Lighting switch connection circuit open circuit
Refer to the guided diagnostic routine for this code on the approved diagnostic system. Refer to the electrical guides and check the switch circuit, repair/renew as necessary.