Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal 8 and B+.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Dimming Control Signal parameter is less than 0.1 volts.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 13 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition ON, test for 12 volts between the I/P dimming voltage reference circuit terminal 15 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 13 and the voltage reference circuit terminal 15. Verify the scan tool BCM Dimming Control Signal parameter is greater than 2.6 volts.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.