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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List .

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.

Do the park lamps operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Using a scan tool, command the park lamps ON and OFF.

Do the park lamps turn off as expected?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Disconnect the headlamp switch connector.

Are the park lamps illuminated?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5

Test the park lamp supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Repair a short to ground in the park lamp switch ON signal circuit of the headlamp switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3