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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Turn on the low beam headlamps.

Do the low beam headlamps operate properly?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams

3

  1. Install a scan tool
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the twilight delay switch in the ON position.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Wiper Switch parameter from the Dash Integration Module (DIM) inputs data list.
  5. Turn on the windshield wipers.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Wiper Switch Input is ON?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test for an open or high resistance in the headlamp on with wipers signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the wiper switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the dash integration module (DIM). Refer to Dash Integration Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Is the DIM replacement complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK.

Go to Step 2