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Schematic Reference: Headlights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Operate the headlamps to verify the fault is present.

Does the headlamp system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

While turning the headlamp switch ON and OFF, listen for an audible click from the headlamp relay.

Does the headlamp relay click?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the headlamp relay.
  2. Turn ON the headlamp switch.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the headlamp relay coil supply voltage circuit of the headlamp relay connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Disconnect the headlamp switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the headlamp switch and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 12

6

Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit of the headlamp relay and a battery positive voltage circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 17

7

Test the relay coil supply voltage circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 10

8

Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit of the headlamp dimmer switch and a battery positive voltage circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 14

9

Inspect for poor connections to the multifunction switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 15

10

Inspect for poor connections to the headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 16

11

Inspect for poor connections to the headlamp relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

12

Repair the open in the battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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13

Repair the open or high resistance in the ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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14

Repair the open in the ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 18

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15

Replace the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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16

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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17

Replace the headlamp relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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18

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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