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

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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Verify that the daytime running lamps (DRL) defeat feature of the headlamp switch operates properly.

Do the DRL headlamps turn OFF when the defeat mode is applied?

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Ensure that the automatic headlamps are in the DRL mode.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp switch.
  3. Momentarily connect a fused jumper wire between the DRL defeat switch signal circuit and the ground circuit of the headlamp switch instrument panel (I/P) harness connector.

Do the DRL turn OFF or ON?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

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Test for an open, high resistance, short to ground, or short to voltage in the DRL defeat switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3