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

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMP position.
  2. Place the headlamp dimmer switch in the LOW position.

Do the low beam headlamps illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Using a scan tool, command the low beam headlamps ON.

Do the low beam headlamps illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the turn/headlamp switch connector C2.
  2. Connect a 15-amp fused jumper between the low beam relay control circuit and the headlamp switch signal circuit.

Do the low beam headlamps illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Connect a 15-amp fused jumper between the low beam relay control circuit and a good ground.

Do the low beam headlamps illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Test the headlamp switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

7

Test the low beam relay control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the turn/headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the underhood fuse block. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Replace the turn/headlamp switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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12

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2