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Twilight Sentinel Inoperative

Twilight Sentinel Inoperative

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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 Do the headlamps and DRL operate properly? Go to Step 3  Go to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Domestic/Canadian)  or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative (Norway/Sweden)  or Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams (HID Headlamps)  or Headlamps Inoperative - Low Beams (Standard Headlamps) 
3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the headlamp switch in the AUTO position.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Twilight Enable parameter in the instrument panel module (IPM) exterior lamps data list.
Does the Twilight Enable parameter display ENABLED?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the turn signal/multifunction switch C3 harness connector.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the turn signal/multifunction switch twilight sentinel display signal circuit at the turn signal/multifunction switch C3 harness connector and the ground circuit of the turn signal/multifunction switch at the C3 harness connector.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Twilight Enable parameter in the IPM exterior lamps data list.
Does the Twilight Enable parameter display ENABLED?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the turn signal/multifunction switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the twilight sentinel display signal circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the C3 harness connector of the turn signal/multifunction switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the turn signal/multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the IPM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2