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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the high beam indicator on the instrument cluster.

Does the indicator illuminate during the bulb check?

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Go to Step 6

3

  1. Place the headlamp switch in the HEAD position.
  2. Turn the high beams on.
  3. Observe the high beam indicator.

Does the indicator illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 5

5

Test the high beam signal circuit between the headlamp dimmer switch and the body control module (BCM) for a 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 7

6

Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 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 8

8

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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