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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Headlights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

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  1. Disconnect the inoperative bulb.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the inoperative headlamp bulb feed circuit and a good ground.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Turn ON the headlamps.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

3

Connect a test lamp between the inoperative headlamp feed circuit and the inoperative headlamp ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

4

Inspect for poor connections at the inoperative headlamp bulb connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

5

Replace the inoperative headlamp bulb. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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6

Repair the high resistance or open in the inoperative headlamp power feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the high resistance or open in the inoperative headlamp ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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