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Pinpoint Test X: The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Are Inoperative

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  1. X1 CHECK FOR INCORRECT DRL OPERATION 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
    • Place the gear selector lever in PARK (P).
    • Are the DRL illuminated? 
    1. YES  : Go to  X5.
    2. NO  : Go to  X2.
  2. X2 VERIFY THE DRL OPERATION 
    • Place the gear selector lever in any gear other than PARK (P).
    • Are the DRL illuminated? 
    1. YES  : The system is operating correctly. INFORM the customer of the conditions required for the DRL to operate correctly.
    2. NO  : Go to  X3.
  3. X3 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS 
    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position and observe the headlamps.
    • Do the headlamps operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  X4.
    2. NO  : REFER to Headlamps .
  4. X4 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH INPUT 
    • Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB DataLogger
    • Monitor the SJB ignition switch PID (IGN SW) while cycling the ignition switch through all its positions.
    • Does the PID agree with the ignition switch positions? 
    1. YES  : Go to  X5.
    2. NO  : REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article to diagnose the input from the ignition switch.
  5. X5 CHECK THE TRANSAXLE GEAR INPUT 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PCM DataLogger
    • Monitor the PCM transmission gear status PID (TR) while placing the gear selector lever through all its positions.
    • Does the PID agree with the gear selection? 
    1. YES  : If the DRL are inoperative, go to  X6.

      If the DRL are always on, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.

    2. NO  : REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F50 article to diagnose the transmission range input.
  6. X6 CHECK SJB FOR DRL CONFIGURATION 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB Module Programming
    • Check the SJB configuration and make sure the DRL feature is enabled.
    • Is the SJB DRL configuration enabled? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : ENABLE the DRL configuration. TEST the system for normal operation.
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