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

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views , Data Communication Connector End Views , or Hydraulic Brake Connector End Views

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Verify that the daytime running lamps (DRL) headlamps are ON with the parking brake applied.

Do the DRL headlamps operate normally with the parking brake applied?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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  1. Set the park brake.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, read the park brake switch status.

Does the scan tool display Applied?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

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  1. Disconnect the park brake switch.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the park brake switch signal circuit and the ground circuit.
  3. With the scan tool, read the park brake switch status.

Does the scan tool display Applied?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test for an open or high resistance in the park brake switch signal circuit or ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the park brake switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3