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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

  1. Test the Body Control Module (BCM) for DTCs. Refer to Body Control Module System Check in Body Control System.
  2. Correct all of the current DTCs before proceeding with this diagnosis.

Are all of the code setting conditions corrected?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Step  12

2

  1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  2. Use the scan tool in order to command the headlamps on.

Do the headlamps light?

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Go to Step  12

Go to Step  3

3

Use a test lamp in order to backprobe the turn/headlamp switch assembly between terminal 36 of connector C1 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  4

Go to Step  5

4

  1. Exchange the automatic lamp control relay with a known good relay from the underhood junction block.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to command the headlamps on.

Do the headlamps light?

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Go to Step  6

Go to Step  7

5

Replace the turn/headlamp switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column -Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System Check

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6

Replace the faulty relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System Check

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7

Use a test lamp in order to backprobe the underhood junction block between terminal B3 of connector C3 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

8

Use a DMM in order to backprobe the underhood junction block. Measure the resistance between terminal A10 of connector C3 and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step  10

Go to Step  11

9

Repair the open in CKT 306 between the underhood junction block and the turn/headlamp switch assembly. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System Check

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10

Use a fused jumper in order to backprobe the underhood junction block between terminal C11 of connector C3 and ground.

Do the headlamps light?

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Go to Step  12

Go to Step  13

11

Repair the open in CKT 150 between the underhood junction block and ground splice pack G201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System Check

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12

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System Check

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13

Replace the underhood junction block. Refer to Relay/Fuse Center Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System Check

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