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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Do the high beam headlamps operate properly?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the flash to pass input while operating the headlamp dimmer switch flash to pass function ON and OFF.

Does the flash to pass input indicate ON and OFF status with the switch?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

With a scan tool, observe the flash to pass output control while operating the headlamp dimmer switch flash to pass function ON and OFF.

Does the flash to pass control indicate ON and OFF status with the switch?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the open in the flash to pass control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

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6

Inspect for poor connections at the dash integration module (DIM). 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 13

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the DIM. Refer to Dash Integration Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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8

  1. Connect a test lamp between the flash to pass input circuit at the headlamp dimmer switch and battery positive voltage (B+).
  2. Operate the headlamp dimmer switch flash to pass function ON and OFF.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with the switch?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Test for an open in the flash to pass input circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 6

10

Test the ground of the flash to pass circuit for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

11

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 13

Go to Step 12

12

Replace 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 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2