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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform the FLM network test.

    Does the FLM pass the network test? 

  2. CHECK FOR LIGHT SENSOR DTCs 
    1. Review the DTCs  recorded from the BCM self-test.

    Is DTC B1A85:11 or DTC B1A85:13 present? 

  3. CHECK THE FLM HEADLAMP SWITCH PID
    NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch is aligned in the correct position when monitoring the PID.
    1. Using a scan tool, view FLM PIDs  .
    2. Using a scan tool, monitor the FLM LT_SW PID while moving the headlamp switch through all positions.

    Do the headlamp switch positions agree with the PID? 

  4. CHECK THE BCM OUTPUT
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: BCM C2280E.
    3. Ignition ON.

    Does the left or right headlamp continue to illuminate? 

    • Yes: For vehicles with halogen headlamps, REPAIR the BCM low beam output circuit in question for a short to voltage.

      For vehicles with HID headlamps, GO to .

    • No: GO to  6.
  5. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Illuminated Headlamp.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      Always On Low Beam Ground
      G08036555
      G08036556
      Headlamp Ground
      Connector-Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      Left C1284A-1 CLF04 (BN/BU)
      G08036557
      - Ground
      Right C1285A-1 CLF05 (BU/GN) - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the BCM low beam output circuit in question for a short to voltage.
    • No: REPAIR or install a new headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly .
  6. CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
    3. 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
    4. Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present?