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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative Z88

Step

Action

Yes

No

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

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Carefully supply sufficient light to the ambient light sensor.
  2. Place the headlamps in the AUTO position.
  3. Start the engine.

Do the low beam headlamp bulbs illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

With a scan tool, observe the DRL Relay Command parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list.

Does the scan tool display On?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Test the DRL supply voltage circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the underhood fuse block. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative X88 and Z75

Step

Action

Yes

No

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

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Data Communication Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Carefully supply sufficient light to the ambient light sensor.
  2. Place the headlamps in the AUTO position.
  3. Start the engine.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents

Go to Step 3

3

Is only one daytime running lamp (DRL) inoperative?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the supply and ground circuits of the affected lamp for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

5

  1. Ensure the park brake is not set.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter in the Body Control Module (BCM) data list.

Does the scan tool display RELEASED?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the signal circuit of the park brake switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 10-amp fused jumper wire between battery positive voltage and the DRL supply voltage circuit terminal of the DRL fuse.

Do the DRL illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 12

8

  1. Restart the engine.
  2. Test the DRL relay control circuit of the DRL relay for a ground signal. Refer to Circuit Testing .

Is a ground signal present?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

9

Test the DRL relay control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 10

10

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the park brake switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

12

Repair the DRL supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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13

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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14

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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16

Replace the inoperative DRL.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3