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

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Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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  1. Turn ON the headlamps.
  2. Ensure that the headlamp dimmer switch in is the LOW position.

Do the low beams illuminate?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Is only one lamp operative?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

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  1. Place the headlamp switch in the HDLP position.
  2. Disconnect connector C209.
  3. Install a fused jumper across the battery positive voltage supply circuit and the switched low beam voltage supply circuit.

Do the low beams illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Inspect the harness connector of the multifunction turn signal lever. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Repair a poor connector or an open in the battery positive voltage supply circuit to the switched low beam. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Repair the short to ground, the open, or the high resistance in the inoperative lamp power supply or the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the multifunction turn signal lever. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the situation?

System OK

Go to Step 3