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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics and Instrument Cluster Schematics in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the headlamps.
  3. Move the headlamp dimmer switch between the high beam and low beam positions.
  4. Turn OFF the headlamps.

Does the high beam indicator operate properly?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Did the high beam headlamps operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Headlamp Low or High Beams Always On

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2