GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Pull the headlamp switch to the HEAD position.
  2. Toggle the headlamp dimmer switch to the LOW position.

The low beam headlamps are ON.

2

Toggle the headlamp dimmer switch to the HIGH position.

  1. The high beam headlamps are ON.
  2. The high beam indicator is lit.
  3. The low beam headlamps are OFF.

3

  1. Release the park break.
  2. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
  3. Cover the ambient light sensor with a dark cloth

In approximately 15 seconds the low beam headlights and park position lights turn on.

Twilight Sentinel Inoperative

4

  1. Remove the dark cloth.
  2. Apply a bright incandescent light to the ambient light sensor

In approximately 30 seconds the low beam and park position lamps turn off

Headlamps On in Daylight Conditions

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.