GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the entire exterior lights system check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Make sure the park brake is off.
  3. Apply a bright light to the DRL ambient light sensor.
  4. Connect a test light between the DRL module connector C1 terminal H and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 9.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the ambient light sensor.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Connect a 3A jumper acroos the ambient light sensor terminals A and B (harness side).

Do the headlamps turn on ?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the ambient light sensor.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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6

Check continuity in circuits 1137 and 1138.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the DRL module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 1137 or 1138.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Reconnect all connectors/components removed.

Have all repairs been made?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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