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

1

Did you review the Lighting System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the daytime running lamps are on with the park brake applied.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the DRL control module connector
  2. Test for high resistance between the DRL control module connector cavity 9 to chassis ground with the brake applied.

Is a high resistance condition present?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the DRL control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Step 8

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5

  1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
  2. Disconnect the DRL control module connector.
  3. Test for an open between the DRL control module connector cavity 9 and the parking brake connector cavity.

Is an open condition present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Locate and repair the open in the DRL relay control circuit between the brake switch connector and the DRL control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the parking brake switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3