Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Automatic Headlamp Dimming Relay B+ | 4 | 4 | -- | -- |
Automatic High Beam PWM Signal | 4 | 4 | 4 | -- |
Flash to Pass Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Headlamp High Beam Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Headlamp Switch Headlamp ON Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Twilight Sentinel Display Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Vehicle Speed Signal | P0608 | P0608 | P0608 | -- |
Headlamp Automatic High Beam Dim Control | 4 | 4 | 4 | -- |
Headlamp High Beam Relay Control | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | -- |
Headlamp Low Beam Relay Control | 2 | 3 | 2 | -- |
LF High Beam Headlamp Control | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | -- |
LF Low Beam Headlamp Control | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
RF High Beam Headlamp Control | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | -- |
RF Low Beam Headlamp Control | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Automatic Headlamp Dimming Relay Ground | -- | 4 | -- | -- |
LF Headlamp Ground | -- | 2, 3, 4 | -- | -- |
RF Headlamp Ground | -- | 2, 3, 4 | -- | -- |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Headlamp Switch Malfunction 2. Headlamps Malfunction - Low Beam 3. Headlamps Malfunction - High Beam (Standard) 4. Headlamps Malfunction - High Beam (Intellibeam) | ||||
Circuit/System Description
With the headlamp switch in the ON position, the headlamp switch headlamp ON signal circuit is grounded through the turn signal/multifunction switch at G200. In response to this input, the instrument panel module (IPM) provides ground to either the headlamp low beam relay control circuit or the headlamp high beam relay control circuit. The position of the headlamp dimmer switch determines which relay coil has ground. The IPM supplies ground to the relay coil circuits, if the headlamps are necessary. The underhood fuse block supplies battery positive voltage to both relay switch circuits. When the low beam relay coil is energized, current flows through the LT LOW BEAM and the RT LOW BEAM fuses to the low beam headlamps. The low beam headlamps are grounded at G104. When the headlamp high beam relay coil is energized, current flows through the LT HI BEAM and the RT HI BEAM fuses to the high beam headlamps. The high beam headlamps are also grounded at G104. With the headlamp dimmer switch in the high beam position the IPM sends a message via serial data to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting the IPC to illuminate the high beam indicator. The IPM will also request the IPC to turn on the LIGHTS ON INDICATOR located in the driver information center (DIC) anytime the headlamps are ON and the ignition is OFF or the driver door is opened.
Diagnostic Aids
This diagnostic procedure assumes that the headlamps operate as described in Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
Ignition ON, with a scan tool perform the Display Test for the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and observe the lights on indicator.
| ⇒ | If the lights on indicator illuminates during the test, replace the IPM. |
| ⇒ | If the lights on indicator does not illuminate during the test or remains illuminated at all times, replace the IPC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for IPM or IPC replacement, setup, and programming
