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Headlamp Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, all doors closed, all accessories OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S30 Headlamp Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    • If 10 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify the scan tool Automatic Headlamps Disable Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Inactive 
  5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the ground circuit terminal 6.
  6. Verify the scan tool Automatic Headlamps Disable Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not Active 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Active 
  7. Verify the scan tool Park Lamps Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Inactive 
  8. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the ground circuit terminal 6.
  9. Verify the scan tool Park Lamps Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not Active 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Active 
  10. Verify the scan tool Headlamps On Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Inactive 
  11. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the ground circuit terminal 6.
  12. Verify the scan tool Headlamps On Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not Active 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Active 
  13. Test or replace the S30 Headlamp Switch.

Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, all doors closed, all accessories OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
    • If 10 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify the scan tool High Beam Select Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Inactive 
  5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
  6. Verify the scan tool High Beam Select Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not Active 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Active 
  7. Verify the scan tool Headlamps Flash Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Inactive 
  8. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  9. Verify the scan tool Headlamps Flash Switch parameter is Active.
    • If not Active 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If Active 
  10. Test or replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.

Headlamps Malfunction - Low Beam

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR50 Headlamp Relay, ignition ON
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 86 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 

      Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.

    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  3. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 

      Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.

    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 85 and B+, ignition ON.
  5. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Low Beam Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Ignition OFF.
    4. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  6. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, connect the KR50 Headlamp Relay.
  7. Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate E13 Headlamp Assembly.
  8. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 10 and ground.
    • If 5 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 5 Ω 
  9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and ground, ignition ON.
  10. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Low Beam Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the KR50 Headlamp Relay.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the KR50 Headlamp Relay.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  11. Ignition OFF, replace the appropriate T7 Headlamp Ballast.
  12. Ignition ON, verify the appropriate low beam headlamp illuminates when commanded ON with the headlamp switch.
    • If the low beam headlamp does not illuminate 
    1. Replace the E13 Headlamp.
    • Go to next step: If the low beam headlamp illuminates 
  13. All OK.

Headlamps Malfunction - High Beam

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR50 Headlamp Relay, ignition ON
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 86 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 

      Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.

    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  3. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate 

      Replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.

    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 85 and B+, ignition ON.
  5. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Low Beam Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Ignition OFF.
    4. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  6. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, connect the KR50 Headlamp Relay.
  7. Disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate E13 Headlamp Assembly.
  8. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 8 and ground.
    • If 5 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 5 Ω 
  9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and ground, ignition ON, low beams ON.
  10. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Low Beam Lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  11. Test or replace the M28 High Beam Solenoid Actuator.

High Beam Indicator Malfunction

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify the high beam indicator turns ON and OFF when commanding the Instrument Cluster All Indicators Test ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the high beam indicator is always OFF or remains ON 

      Replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

    • Go to next step: If the high beam indicator turns ON and OFF 
  3. Replace the K9 Body Control Module.

Ambient Light Sensor Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, all doors closed, all accessories OFF, open and close drivers door, disconnect the harness connector at the B10B Ambient Light/Sunload Sensor. It may take up to 10 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    • If 5 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K33 HVAC Control Module.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the low reference circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If less than 5 Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify the scan tool Ambient Light Sensor parameter is greater than 4.65 V.
    • If 4.65 V or less 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If greater than 4.65 V 
  5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 6.
  6. Verify the scan tool Ambient Light Sensor parameter is less than 0.196 V.
    • If 0.196 V or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If less than 0.196 V 
  7. Test or replace the B10B Ambient Light/Sunload Sensor.

Rain Sensing Module Malfunction

  1. Verify the B200 Rain Sensor Module is properly installed and there is no windshield damage or tinted window film than may obstruct or obscure the sensor.
    • If incorrectly installed or the sensor is obstructed 

      Repair as necessary.

    • Go to next step: If installed properly with no obstructions 
  2. Ignition OFF, all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B200 Rain Sensor Module. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
  3. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
    • If 10 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω 
  4. Ignition ON.
  5. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the B200 Rain Sensor Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  6. Test for 5.0 - 10.0 V between the serial data circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If less than 5.0 V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X6 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the serial data circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the serial data circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • If greater than 10.0 V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X6 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the serial data circuit and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If between 5.0 - 10.0 V 
  7. Test or replace the B200 Rain Sensor Module.
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