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

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Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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  1. Turn ON the headlamps.
  2. Ensure that the headlamp dimmer switch is in the LOW position.

Do both low beam headlamps illuminate?

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

Go to Step 3

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Is only one low beam headlamp inoperative?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

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  1. Leave the headlamp switch in the HEAD position.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp dimmer switch.
  3. Connect a fused jumper between the low beam relay supply voltage circuit of the headlamp dimmer switch and the control circuit of the low beam relay.

Do the low beams illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Install a fused jumper across the battery positive voltage supply circuit and the switched low beam voltage supply circuit.

Do the low beam headlamps illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Test for a short to ground in the switched low beam voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the headlamp dimmer 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 15

Go to Step 11

8

Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the low beam 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 15

Go to Step 12

9

Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the underhood fuse block. 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 15

Go to Step 14

10

Inspect the inoperative low beam headlamp power supply and ground circuit for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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12

Replace the low beam relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the inoperative low beam headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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