Circuit Description
When the body control module (BCM) senses a request for low beam headlamp illumination, the BCM sends a ground signal to the low beam headlamp relay through the headlamp low beam relay control circuit. The headlamp low beam relay will apply voltage to illuminate the headlamps.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The battery voltage must be between 9.0-16.0 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | When the BCM receives a command to illuminate the low beam headlamps and the headlamp low beam relay control circuit is open or shorted to voltage. |
| • | When the BCM does not receive a command to illuminate the low beam headlamps and the headlamp low beam relay control circuit is shorted to ground. |
| • | When the low beam relay coil side is open or the battery positive voltage to the low beam relay is open. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The low beam headlamps will not operate or will remain always on.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
| • | History and current DTC(s) can be cleared using a scan tool. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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Tests for voltage at the voltage supply side of the headlamp low beam relay.
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Verifies that the BCM is providing ground to the headlamp low beam relay.
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Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the headlamp low beam relay.
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Tests if there is opposing voltage present or an open headlamp low beam relay control circuit, including the relay coil side.
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After replacement of the BCM you must calibrate the new module for proper operation.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System | |||
1 | Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
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Do the low beam headlamps operate as expected? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 | |
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each cycle of the switch? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each cycle of the switch? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
Test the control circuit of the headlamp low beam relay for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 | |
7 | Test the control circuit of the headlamp low beam relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the headlamp low beam relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
9 | 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 13 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the headlamp low beam relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the headlamp low beam relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
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Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- | |
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Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
