Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the DRL resistor.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal C and B+.
- Command the DRL ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the DRL resistor.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative headlamp assembly.
- Connect a test lamp between the signal circuit terminal D and B+.
- Command the DRL ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRL resistor.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRL resistor.
- Connect a test lamp between the signal circuit terminal B and B+.
- Command the DRL ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRL resistor.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRL resistor.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate headlamp.