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

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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

Do the high beams illuminate?

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

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Is only one high beam headlamp inoperative?

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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 high beam relay control circuit and the headlamp relay control circuit of the headlamp dimmer switch.

Do the high beams illuminate?

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Test for a poor connection or an open in the high beam relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Remove the high beam relay.
2. Install a fused jumper across the battery positive voltage supply circuit and the switched high beam voltage supply circuit.

Do the high beams illuminate?

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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?

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Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the high beam relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connectors 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?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the repair?

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

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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