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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check the DRL Fuse.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Repair a short to ground in circuit 1239.

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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3

Check the HVAC fuse.

Is the fuse open?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair a short to ground in circuit 41.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

--

5

Check for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's).

Are there any DTC's present?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Set the park brake to the OFF position.
  3. Apply a bright light to the DRL ambient light sensor.

Do the front turn signal lamps turn on?

--

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 7

7

Using a test light, backprobe between the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal C and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 1239.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

--

9

Using a test light, backprobe between the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal F to ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 41 between S223 and the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal F.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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11

Using a test light, backprobe between the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal C and terminal A.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 1750 between the DRL control module and G201.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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13

Using a test light, backprobe between the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal C and connector C1 terminal F.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

14

Using a test light, backprobe between B+ and the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal E.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 18

15

  1. Disconnect the park brake indicator switch.
  2. Using a test light, backprobe between B+ and the DRL control module harness connector C2 terminal E.

Does the test light illuminate?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

16

Adjust/replace the park indicator switch. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

--

17

Repair a short to ground in circuit 1830.

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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18

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

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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19

Cover the DRL ambient light sensor.

Do the low beam headlamps and the park lamps come on and the turn signal lamps go off?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 20

20

Disconnect the DRL ambient light sensor with a dark cloth.

Do the low beam headlamps and the park lamps turn on?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 21

21

Using a DMM, check for continuity in circuit 1137 between the DRL ambient light sensor harness connector terminal B and the DRL module harness connector C2 terminal G.

Is there continuity in circuit 1137?

--

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 23

22

Replace the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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23

Repair a poor connection or and open in circuit 1137.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

--

24

Using a DMM, check for continuity in circuit 1138 between the DRL ambient light sensor harness connector terminal A and the DRL module harness connector C2 terminal H.

Is there continuity in circuit 1138?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 25

25

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 1138.

Has the repair been made?

--

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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