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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the high beam indicator on the instrument cluster.

Does the indicator illuminate during the bulb check?

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Go to Step 6

3

  1. Place the headlamp switch in the HEAD position.
  2. Place the headlamp dimmer switch in the high beam position.
  3. Observe the high beam indicator.

Does the indicator illuminate?

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

Go to Step 4

4

Do the high beam headlamps illuminate?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems

5

Test the high beam signal circuit of the headlamp dimmer switch for a high resistance or an open between the dash integration module (DIM) and the underhood fuse block. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

6

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 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 8

8

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 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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