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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect fuse D7-D6.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Repair a short to ground in circuit 1239.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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3

Inspect fuse B3-B4.

Is the fuse open?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair a short to ground in circuit 41.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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5

Using a test light, backprobe the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C1 terminal D to ground.

Did the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 25

6

Inspect for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

Are any DTCs present?

--

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Set the park brake to the OFF position.
  3. Apply a bright light to the DRL ambient light sensor.

Are the headlamps OFF?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Headlamps On in Daylight Conditions

8

Using a test light, backprobe between the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal C and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 1239.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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10

Using a test light, backprobe between the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C2 terminal F to ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 41 between S223 and the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C2 terminal F.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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12

Using a test light, backprobe between the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C2 terminal C and terminal A.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 1750 between the automatic headlamp control module and G201.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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14

Using a DMM, test for continuity in circuit 10 between the body control module (BCM) connector C1 terminal D14 and the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C1 terminal F

Is continuity in circuit 10?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 26

15

Using a test light, backprobe between B+ and the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C2 terminal E.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 20

16

  1. Disconnect the park brake indicator switch.
  2. Using a test light, backprobe between B+ and the automatic headlamp DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal E.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17

Adjust/replace the park indicator switch. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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18

Repair a short to ground in circuit 1830.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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19

Replace the automatic headlamp control module. Refer to Headlamp Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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20

Cover the ambient light sensor with a dark cloth.

Do the low beam headlamps and the park lamps come ON?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 21

21

Disconnect the ambient light sensor.

Do the low beam headlamps and the park lamps turn ON?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 22

22

Using a DMM, test for a short to B+ in circuit 1137.

Is a short to B+ in circuit  1137?

--

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 19

23

Replace the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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24

Repair a short to B+ in circuit 1137.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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25

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 3240 between S235 and the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C1 terminal D.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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26

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 10 between the automatic headlamp control module harness connector C1 terminal F and S221.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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