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Pinpoint Test M: The High Beam Indicator Is Never/Always On

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  1. M1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command
    • Select the instrument cluster indicator lamp control active command. Select the ALL_LAMP active command on and off. Observe the high beam indicator.
    • Does the high beam indicator illuminate when selected on and turn off when selected off? 
    1. YES  : Go to  M2.
    2. NO  : Go to  M3.
  2. M2 MONITOR THE SJB HIGH BEAM PID 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB PID
    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
    • Monitor the SJB PIDs, HEAD_L and HI_BEAM1, while placing the multifunction switch in the LOW BEAM and the HIGH BEAM positions.
    • Does the PID agree with the multifunction switch positions? 
    1. YES  : Go to  M3.
    2. NO  : Go to  M4.
  3. M3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  4. M4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-tests.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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