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

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The daytime running lamps operate properly, but the daytime running lamp indicator is inoperative.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
3. Ensure the park brake is disengaged.

Does the daytime running lamp (DRL) indicator illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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1. Disconnect the DRL indicator lamp relay.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the DRL indicator control circuit of the DRL indicator lamp relay and ground.

Does the DRL indicator illuminate?

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Connect a fused jumper wire between the DRL indicator control circuit of the DRL indicator lamp relay and the switch side output circuit of the DRL indicator lamp relay.

Does the DRL indicator illuminate?

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1. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
2. Probe the voltage supply circuit of the DRL indicator at the IPC connector with a test lamp that is connected to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Replace the DRL indicator lamp relay.
2. Connect a test lamp between the voltage supply circuit of the DRL indicator at the IPC connector and the DRL indicator control circuit at the IPC connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Inspect for poor connections at the DRL indicator lamp relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the DRL indicator bulb for an open filament or poor connection. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair an open or high resistance in the DRL indicator control circuit between the DRL indicator lamp relay and splice 336. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair an open or high resistance in the voltage supply circuit of the DRL indicator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair an open or high resistance in the DRL indicator control circuit between the IPC and the DRL indicator lamp relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the DRL indicator lamp relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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