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Headlamps Inoperative - Flash to Pass

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Headlamps Inoperative - Flash to Pass

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views  or Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System
1 Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2
  1. Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
  2. Place the dimmer switch in the low beam position.
  3. Turn ON the flash to pass switch.
Do the high beam headlamps illuminate momentarily?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
  2. Connect a fused jumper from ground to the headlamp switch flash to pass signal circuit terminal of the headlamp dimmer switch connector.
Do the high beam headlamps illuminate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the headlamp switch flash to pass signal circuit for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the dimmer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the headlamp dimmer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3