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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Headlights Schematics

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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. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Ambient Light Sensor parameter in the instrument panel module (IPM) w/CJ2 data list or Climate Control Panel (CCP) w/C67 data list.
  3. Cover the ambient light sensor.

Does the Ambient Light Sensor parameter change?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

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Inspect for poor connections at the ambient light sensor connector. 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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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the ambient light sensor. Refer to Sunload and Twilight Sentinel Sensor Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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5

Inspect for poor connections at the headlamp switch connector. 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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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2