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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.

Do the low and high beam headlamps remain OFF?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Remove the relay.

Do the lamps turn OFF?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair a short to battery positive voltage in the supply circuit of the headlamps. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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5

Test for a short to ground in the relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3