With the headlamp switch in the ON position, the headlamp switch headlamp ON signal circuit is grounded through the headlamp switch at ground G201. In response to this input, the body control module (BCM) 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 is supplied with ground. The BCM supplies ground to the relay coil circuits, if the headlamps are necessary. The underhood fuse block supplies battery voltage to the relay coil and switch circuits. The low beam headlamps operate when the BCM grounds the relay coil control circuit to the relay coil of the low beam headlamp relay. This energizes the low beam relay causing the switch contacts to close. With the switch contacts closed, battery voltage is applied to the LT-LO HDLP and RT-LO HDLP beam fuses through to the left and right low beam headlamps. When the headlamp high beam relay coil is energized, current flows through the LT-HI HEADLAMP and the RT-HI HEADLAMP fuses to the high beam headlamps. With the headlamp dimmer switch in the high beam position the BCM sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting the IPC to illuminate the high beam indicator.

Schematic Reference

Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Headlamp Switch parameter while turning the headlamp switch ON and OFF. The reading should toggle between Active and Inactive.

⇒	If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Headlamp Switch Malfunction.

2. Observe the scan tool Flash to Pass Switch parameter while applying and releasing the flash to pass switch. The reading should toggle between Active and Inactive.

⇒	If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Headlamp Dimmer Switch Malfunction.

3. Observe the scan tool High Beam Select Switch parameter while applying and releasing the high beam select switch. The reading should toggle between Active and Inactive.

⇒	If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Headlamp Dimmer Switch Malfunction.

4. Observe the scan tool Auto Hdlp. Disable Sw. parameter while applying and releasing the automatic lamp control disable switch. The reading should toggle between Active and Inactive.

⇒	If the reading does not change between the commanded states, refer to Headlamp Switch Malfunction.

5. Command the Low Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. The low beam headlamps should turn ON and OFF when commanded.

⇒	If the low beam headlamps do not turn ON and OFF when commanded, refer to Headlamps Malfunction - Low Beam.

6. Command the High Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. The low beam headlamps should turn ON and OFF when commanded.

⇒	If the high beam headlamps do not turn ON and OFF when commanded, refer to Headlamps Malfunction - High Beam.

Headlamp Switch Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 8.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Headlamp Switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Verify the scan tool Auto Hdlp. Disable Sw. parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the scan tool Headlamp Switch parameter is Active.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground. Verify the scan tool Auto Hdlp. Disable Sw. parameter is Active.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.

Headlamp Dimmer Switch Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal D.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Verify the scan tool High Beam Select switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal E for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Verify the scan tool Flash to Pass Switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal E and ground. Verify the scan tool High Beam Select Switch parameter is Active.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and ground. Verify the scan tool Flash to Pass Switch parameter is Active.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the signal/multifunction switch.

Headlamps Malfunction - Low Beam

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the low beam relay.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 86 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.

5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative low beam headlamp.
6. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

7. Connect the harness connector at the inoperative low beam headlamp.
8. Connect a 40A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the low beam headlamps are activated.

⇒	If the low beam headlamps do not activate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the inoperative low beam headlamp.

9. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85.
10. Command the Low Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the low beam relay.

Headlamps Malfunction - High Beam

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connector at the BCM.
2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal C3 and B+.
3. Command the High Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Ignition OFF, connect the X4 harness connector at the BCM. Disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative high beam headlamp.
5. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

6. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
7. Command the High Beams ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF and the circuit fuse is good, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF and the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

8. If all circuits test normal, replace the inoperative high beam headlamp.

High Beam Indicator Malfunction

Ignition ON, with a scan tool perform the Lamp Test for the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and observe the high beam indicator.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.