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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Headlights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Do the high beam headlamps operate properly?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the flash to pass input parameter in the dash integration module (DIM) data list.
  4. Turn the flash to pass switch ON and OFF.

Does the flash to switch input turn ON and OFF with the switch?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

With a scan tool, command the high beam relay ON and OFF.

Did the head beam headlights turn ON and OFF with each command?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 5

5

Test of an open or high resistance in the flash to pass control circuit of the high beam relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

6

  1. Connect a test lamp from the flash to pass input circuit at the headlamp switch to battery positive voltage (B+).
  2. Operate the flash to pass switch ON and OFF.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with the flash to pass switch?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Test the flash to pass input circuit for high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

8

Test the flash to pass ground circuit for high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

9

Inspect for poor connection at the headlamp switch assembly. 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 13

Go to Step 10

10

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 13

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11

Inspect for poor connections at the DIM. 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 13

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the DIM. Refer to Dash Integration Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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13

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