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Headlamps Inoperative - Left High Beam Standard

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Headlight System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Headlight System Check

2

Use the scan tool in order to read the current body control module (BCM) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

Is DTC B2575, B2577, or B2600 set as a current code?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the LH headlamp connector.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the HDLP position.
  3. Place the multifunction switch to the HIGH BEAM position.
  4. Connect a test lamp from LH headlamp terminal A to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Connect a test lamp from LH headlamp terminal A to terminal B.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Locate and repair an open in CKT 524 (PPL) between the following components:

    • The headlamp
    • The UBEC

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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6

Replace the headlamp high beam bulb.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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7

Connect a test lamp from DRL relay pin 3 to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the DRL relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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9

Test CKT 711 for an open.

Is an open present?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Locate and repair the open in CKT 711 (DK GRN/WHT) between the following components:

    • The UBEC
    • The left headlamp high beam bulb

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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11

Replace the UBEC.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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Headlamps Inoperative - Left High Beam Envoy

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Headlight System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Headlight System Check

2

  1. Turn the headlamp switch to the HEAD position.
  2. Place the multifunction switch to the HIGH BEAM position.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the following components:
  4. • Ground
    • Each test point on the back of the LT HI fuse in the underhood accessory bussed electrical center.

Does the test lamp light in both of the points?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Does the test lamp light at any point?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Locate and repair a short to ground in CKT 711 (DK GRN/BLK).

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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5

Replace the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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6

  1. Disconnect the left high beam bulb.
  2. Inspect the bulb.

Is the left high beam bulb open?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the left high beam bulb.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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8

Connect a test lamp between the following components:

    • CKT 711 (DK GRN/WHT), cavity A at the LH high beam connector
    • Ground

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Locate and repair an open in CKT 711 (DK GRN/WHT).

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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10

Locate and repair an open in CKT 150 (BLK).

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Headlight System Check

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