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Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Does the flash to pass function operate properly?

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Go to Step 6

3

Test the high beam relay control circuit of an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the headlamp dimmer 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 5

5

Replace the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 16

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6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the high beam relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  4. Turn ON the headlamp switch.
  5. Probe the coil side feed circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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7

Connect a test lamp between the switch side power feed circuit of the high beam relay and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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8

  1. Connect a test lamp between the high beam coil side feed circuit and the high beam control circuit.
  2. Turn ON the headlamps.
  3. Move the dimmer switch to the high beam position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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9

Connect a 10 amp fused jumper between the switch side power feed circuit and the load circuit of the high beam relay.

Do the high beam headlamps illuminate?

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10

Inspect for poor connections at the high beam relay. 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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11

Replace the high beam relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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12

Repair the open in the high beam relay coil side feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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13

Repair the open in the high beam relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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14

Repair the open in the high beam relay switch side power feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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15

Repair the open in the high beam headlamp feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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16

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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