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High Beam Indicator Malfunctioning

  1. Turn high beam headlights on. If high beams illuminate, go to next step. If high beams do not illuminate, locate and repair problem in headlight system. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  2. Operate turn signals. If turn signal indicators operate properly, go to next step. If turn signal indicators do not operate properly, go to TURN SIGNALS, HIGH BEAM & SEAT BELT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE (OTHER INDICATORS & GAUGES OKAY). 
  3. Disconnect Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control module Gray 10-pin connector C2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between DRL harness connector C2, terminal "M" (White wire) and battery voltage. If high beam indicator illuminates, go to next step. If high beam indicator does not illuminate, go to step 5).
  4. Replace DRL module. Recheck system operation.
  5. Check for poor connection or open in circuit No. 629 (White wire) between instrument cluster and DRL connector C2. Repair as necessary and recheck system operation. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
  6. Check high beam indicator bulb and bulb connection. Repair as necessary and recheck system operation. If bulb and bulb connection are okay, replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER R & I  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Recheck system operation.