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Symptom Chart

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HEADLAMP SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Both headlamps are inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Headlamp switch
  • Multifunction switch
  • The low beams are inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Multifunction switch
  • The high beams are inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Multifunction switch
  • CARRY OUT the multifunction switch component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
    • If the multifunction switch is OK, REPAIR circuit 12 (LG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the multifunction switch is not OK, INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • One low beam headlamp is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • MEASURE the resistance between the inoperative headlamp connector pin 2, circuit 57 (BK) harness side and ground.
    • If the resistance is less than 5 ohms, REPAIR circuit 13 (RD/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the resistance is not less than 5 ohms, REPAIR circuit 57 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
  • 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
  • The Flash-to-Pass Feature Is Inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Multifunction switch