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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) 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. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
  2. Turn ON the ignition switch, with the engine OFF.
  3. Ensure the parking brake is disengaged.
  4. With the brake pedal pressed, place the gear selector in the REVERSE position.

Does the daytime running lights (DRL) indicator illuminate?

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

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Are the daytime running lights illuminated?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

4

With a scan tool, select Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Special Functions, Lamp and Gauge Test, turn ON the IPC lamps.

Does the DRL indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Check for a burned filament in the DRL indicator bulb.

Is the bulb OK?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Conditions.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM) harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Replace the bulb. Refer to Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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9

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

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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