Code
B2507
Other
B — Body
RF LAMP HIGH BEAM CIRCUIT Failure
AI status
Completed
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Causes
- Burned out or faulty high-beam bulb (halogen, HID ballast failure, or LED driver failure)
- Open or shorted wiring between the lamp and the body/control module
- Corroded or loose connector or socket at the right-front lamp
- Faulty ground at the right-front lamp circuit
- Blown fuse or failed high-beam relay
- Faulty body control module (BCM) or headlamp control module output
Symptoms
- Right-front high beam does not illuminate
- Dashboard high-beam indicator may not activate or may flash
- Intermittent operation or flicker of the RF high beam
- Malfunction indicator or lamp-related warning stored in BCM
- Uneven illumination between left and right high beams
What to check
- Retrieve freeze-frame/data and current DTCs with scan tool; confirm B2507 is active
- Visually inspect RF headlamp assembly, lens, and connector for corrosion, water, or damage
- Check for blown fuses and correct relay operation for high beams
- Verify bulb type and seating; inspect bulb filament or LED for visible damage
- Inspect wiring harness for chafing, pinched sections, or rodent damage near RF lamp and along harness routing
- Backprobe the RF high-beam connector while commanding high beams on/off and observe voltage and ground
Signal parameters
- With high beams OFF: lamp positive pin ≈ 0 V (or low PWM duty)
- With high beams ON: lamp positive pin ≈ battery voltage (approx. 11–14.5 V) for halogen/HID; LED modules may see PWM at battery-level amplitude
- Typical halogen high-beam current draw: roughly 1–6 A (varies by lamp type); LED current lower but depends on module
- Bulb filament resistance when cold: typically low (a few ohms) and higher when hot; measure continuity (non-infinite)
- Open-circuit: infinite resistance between positive and lamp ground; short-to-ground: near 0 Ω between positive and vehicle ground
- If module-driven, control output may be PWM — typical frequency range 200–2000 Hz depending on manufacturer
Diagnostic algorithm
- Confirm the symptom and verify the DTC B2507 with a scan tool; note any related codes
- Visually inspect the RF lamp, connector, wiring, and mounting for damage or corrosion
- Check fuses and relays for the high-beam circuit; replace if faulty and retest
- Swap the RF high-beam bulb with the LF high-beam bulb (or known-good bulb) to determine if the bulb is faulty
- Backprobe the lamp connector while commanding high beams ON: verify battery voltage at the feed pin and good ground at the ground pin
- If no voltage at connector, trace wiring back to the fuse/relay and BCM; perform continuity and resistance checks to locate opens or shorts
- If voltage is present but lamp does not light and bulb is known-good, check resistance of bulb/socket and measure current draw; inspect for intermittent connection
- Inspect and clean connector pins and grounds; repair or replace damaged wiring or connectors (solder, crimp, or replace harness section as appropriate)
- If wiring and lamp are good, test output driver at BCM or headlamp module per manufacturer's diagnostic data; if module driver is faulty, follow module replacement and programming procedures
- After repairs, clear codes, cycle lights, and road-test to confirm repair; re-scan to ensure the DTC does not return
Likely causes
- Failed high-beam bulb or LED module at right-front
- Corroded/loose connector or damaged wiring (open or short) at the RF lamp
- Poor ground connection at the RF lamp housing
- Failed lamp control output from BCM or headlamp module
Fault status
Status
Right-front high-beam lamp circuit fault — open/short/driver failure detected
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5 - 2.0 hours
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