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Headlamps Inoperative - Low and High Beams

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Headlamps Inoperative - Low and High Beams

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2
  1. Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMP position.
  2. Place the headlamp dimmer switch in the LOW position.
  3. Observe the headlamps.
  4. Place the headlamp dimmer switch in the HIGH position.
  5. Observe the headlamps.
Do both the low and high beam headlamps illuminate?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Test the headlamp ground circuit of the headlamp switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3