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Headlamps Inoperative - Left Low Beam Standard

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the left low beam headlamp is inoperative.

Do the headlamps operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the headlamp LH low beam connector.
  2. Move the headlamp switch to the HEAD position.
  3. Move the multifunction switch to the LOW BEAM position.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the headlamp LH low beam connector terminal A to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Locate and repair the open, high resistance or short to ground in CKT 712 (YEL/BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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5

Connect a test lamp from the headlamp, LH low beam connector terminal A to terminal B. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in CKT 525 (YEL). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the headlamp, LH low beam bulb. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3

Headlamps Inoperative - Left Low Beam Envoy/Diamond Edition 1SK

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the left low beam headlamp is inoperative.

Do the headlamps operate normally?

--

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the forward lamps harness connector from the LH Headlamp Ballast.
  2. Move the headlamp switch to the HEAD position.
  3. Move the multifunction switch to the LOW BEAM position.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the connector terminal A to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Locate and repair the open, high resistance or short to ground in CKT 712 (YEL). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 9

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5

Connect a test lamp from the connector terminal A to terminal B. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair the open or high resistance in CKT 150 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Install a known good ballast. Refer to High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Ballast Replacement .

Important!: Make sure that the Headlamp Ballast connector retaining clip is fully installed on the Philips system otherwise the ballast will not operate. All Delphi and Philips components are NOT interchangable.

Does the lamp operate properly?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the arc tube assembly for the left headlamp. Refer to High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Starter/Arc Tube Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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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

Go to Step 3