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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

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

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Operate the flash to pass switch to the ON and OFF positions.

Does the flash to pass function operate properly?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Do the high beam headlamps operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams

4

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Flash to Pass Switch parameter in the body control module (BCM) lighting data list.
  4. Operate the flash to pass switch ON and OFF several times.

Does the Flash to Pass Switch parameter change from ACTIVE to INACTIVE as the switch is operated?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the C2 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the flash to pass switch signal circuit and the ground circuit of the turn signal/multifunction switch at the C2 harness connector.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Flash to Pass Switch parameter in the BCM lighting data list.

Does the scan tool indicate the Flash to Pass Switch parameter is ACTIVE?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in the flash to pass switch ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Locate and repair an open, high resistance, or short to voltage in the flash to pass switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the turn signal/multifunction switch. 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 12

Go to Step 10

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. 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 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the turn signal/multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2