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

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems or Wiper/Washer Connector End Views in Wiper/Washer Systems

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Verify that the high or low beam headlamps are always ON.

Do the high and low beam headlamps operate normally?

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

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Does the wiper activated headlamp (WAH) function of the wiper system operate normally?

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With the key in RUN and the wiper switch in the OFF position, use the scan tool to monitor the Front Wipers Active input parameter.

Does the scan tool parameter display NO?

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Test the windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Are only the high beam headlamps always ON?

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Disconnect the headlamp dimmer switch.

Do the high beam headlamps remain always ON?

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Test the following circuits for a short to ground as applicable. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Remove the high beam relay.

Do the high beam headlamps remain always ON?

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Test for a ground signal at the high beam relay control circuit connector terminal. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is a ground control signal present?

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Remove the headlamp low beam relay (HDM).

Do the low beam headlamps remain always ON?

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Test for a voltage signal at the headlamp low beam relay control circuit connector terminal. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is a voltage control signal present?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the short to voltage in the right or left high beam headlamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Repair the short to voltage in the right or left low beam headlamp supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

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Replace the wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement in Wipers/Washers Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the high beam headlamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the headlamp low beam relay (HDM). Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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