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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE LOW BEAM OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Place the headlamp switch in the headlamps on position.

    Do the low beams illuminate? 

  2. CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH INPUT
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, view SCCM PIDs  .
    3. Using a scan tool, monitor the SCCM FLASH-to-PASS and HEADLAMP_SW PIDs  while placing the multifunction switch in the flash-to-pass and high beam positions.

    Do the PID values agree with the multifunction switch position? 

  3. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEADLAMP
    1. Place the headlamp switch in the off position.
    2. Disconnect: Inoperative Headlamp.
    3. Place the headlamp switch in the headlamps on position and the multifunction switch in the high beam position.
    4. Measure:
      Inoperative High Beam Ground
      G08036540
      G08036541
      Headlamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left (Halogen) C1021A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      G08036542
      - Ground
      Right (Halogen) C1041A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) - Ground
      Left (HID) C1284A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN) - Ground
      Right (HID) C1285A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: For halogen headlamps, GO to .

      For HID headlamps, INSTALL a new headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly .

    • No: GO to  5.
  4. CHECK THE HEADLAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      Inoperative High Beam Inoperative High Beam
      G08036543
      G08036544
      Headlamp Headlamp
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Connector-Pin Circuit
      Left C1021A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      G08036545
      Left C1021A-4 GD120 (BK/GN)
      Right C1041A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) Right C1041A-4 GD123 (BK/GY)

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit in question.
  5. REPEAT THE ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST AND CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEADLAMP
    1. Place the headlamp switch in the off position.
    2. Ignition ON.
    3. Using a scan tool, clear the DTCs  and perform the BCM self-test.
    4. Place the headlamp switch in the headlamps on position and the multifunction switch in the high beam position.
    5. Measure:
      Inoperative High Beam Ground
      G08036546
      G08036547
      Headlamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left (Halogen) C1021A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      G08036548
      - Ground
      Right (Halogen) C1041A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) - Ground
      Left (HID) C1284A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN) - Ground
      Right (HID) C1285A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) - Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly .
    • No: GO to .
  6. CHECK THE BCM HIGH BEAM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280E.
    3. Measure:
      Inoperative High Beam Ground
      G08036549
      G08036550
      Headlamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left (Halogen) C1021A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      G08036551
      - Ground
      Right (Halogen) C1041A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) - Ground
      Left (HID) C1284A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN) - Ground
      Right (HID) C1285A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

  7. CHECK THE BCM HIGH BEAM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      Inoperative High Beam BCM
      G08036552
      G08036553
      Headlamp C2280E
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left (Halogen) C1021A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      G08036554
      8 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      Right (Halogen) C1041A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) 7 CLF03 (VT/OG)
      Left (HID) C1284A-3 CLF02 (GY/BN) 8 CLF02 (GY/BN)
      Right (HID) C1285A-3 CLF03 (VT/OG) 7 CLF03 (VT/OG)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  8. CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION
    1. Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
    2. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    3. Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    4. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present?