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Pinpoint Test I : B12D8:11, B12D8:13: Notes

Diagnostic Overview 

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Refer to Power Mirrors for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

The IPM-A continuously monitors the camera windshield defrost heater circuit current draw to determine if a short to ground or open exists. When a short to ground or open is detected, the IPM-A stores DTC B12D8:11 or B12D8:13 in memory and disables the automatic high beam feature.

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B12D8:11 Mirror Heater Output: Circuit Short To Ground Sets continuous and on-demand in the IPM-A if a short to ground is detected on the output circuit to the camera windshield defrost heater.
B12D8:13 Mirror Heater Output: Circuit Open Sets continuous and on-demand in the IPM-A if an open is detected on the output circuit to the camera windshield defrost heater.

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks