Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams
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Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams Diagnostic Test
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems |
| 2 | Verify that the high beam headlamps are inoperative. Do the high beam headlamps operate normally? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Is only one high beam headlamp inoperative? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 13 | - |
| 5 | Test the headlamp dimmer switch signal and ground circuits for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct a condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Connect a fused jumper from ground to the high beam headlamp relay control circuit terminal at the high beam headlamp relay in the underhood fuse block. Do the high beam headlamps illuminate? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp dimmer switch. 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 |
| 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 10 |
| 10 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement
in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Replace the high beam headlamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |