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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the vehicle security module (VSM)
  • Circuitry
  • VSM
  • The autolamps are inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Headlamp switch
  • Light sensor
  • VSM
  • The autolamps are on continuously
  • Circuitry
  • Headlamp switch
  • Light sensor
  • VSM
  • The autolamp time delay is inoperative
  • VSM
  • FOLLOW the instruction within the Owners' Literature to change the amount of time the autolamps stay on.
    • If the time delay does change, the system is operating correctly. INFORM the customer about the autolamp time delay feature.
  • The headlamps are inoperative with autolamps on
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • VSM
  • The parking lamps are inoperative with the autolamps on
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • VSM