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PINPOINT TEST H : The Keyless Entry Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative Or Always On: Notes

Refer to Remote Keyless Entry and Alarm for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions 

When any keypad button is pressed, the BCM provides voltage to the keyless entry keypad LEDs on the illumination circuit to assist the driver in entering an access code at night. There is a separate ground circuit supplied for the keyless entry keypad LEDs.

BCM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B121A:11 Keypad Illumination Output: Circuit Short to Ground Sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from the keyless entry keypad illumination circuit.

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks