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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Both headlamps are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Headlamp switch
  • Multifunction switch
  • Central junction box (CJB)
  • The low beams are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Multifunction switch
  • CJB
  • The high beams are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • High beam relay
  • Multifunction switch
  • CJB
  • One low beam headlamp is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • CJB
  • One high beam headlamp is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • REPAIR circuit 12 (LG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The headlamps are on continuously
  • Circuitry
  • Headlamp switch
  • Multifunction switch
  • Vehicle security module (VSM)
  • CJB
  • High beam relay
  • Fog lamp relay
  • Daytime running lamp (DRL) system
  • The flash-to-pass feature is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Multifunction switch
  • MEASURE the voltage between the multifunction switch C202c-8, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and ground.
    • If the voltage is greater than 10 volts, INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the voltage is not greater than 10 volts, REPAIR circuit 196 (DB/OG). TEST the system for normal operation.