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Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams Domestic

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The high beam headlamps do not operate, but there is no problem with the low beam headlamps.

1

Review the high beam headlamp operation and perform the necessary inspection.

Did you complete the system review and inspection?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Attemp to operate the high beam headlamps.

Does the system operate normally?

--

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn on the high beam headlamps.
  2. Observe the high beam indicator in the instrument panel.

Did the high beam indicator illuminate?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the open CKT 11 (LT GRN) between splice S234 and splice S144.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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5

  1. Turn on the high beam headlamps.
  2. Test the voltage at connector C200 cavity E11.

Is battery voltage available at cavity E11 of connector C200?

B+

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the multifunction switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the open CKT 11 (LT GRN) between connector C200 and splice S234.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3

Headlamps Inoperative - High Beams Export

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The high beam headlamps do not operate, but there is no problem with the low beam headlamps.

1

Review the headlamp operation and perform the necessary inspections.

Did you complete the system review and inspection?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Attempt to operate the high beam headlamps.

Does the system operate normally?

--

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn on the high beam headlamps.
  2. Observe the high beam indicator in the instrument panel.

Did the high beam indicator illuminate?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the open CKT 11 (LT GRN) between connector C200 and the HI BM fuses in the underhood fuse-relay center.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 8

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5

  1. Turn on the high beam headlamps.
  2. Test the voltage at cavity E11 of connector C200.

Is battery voltage available at cavity E11?

B+

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the headlamp dimmer switch.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the open CKT 11 (LT GRN) between connector C200 and the HI  BM fuses in the underhood fuse-relay center.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3