Circuit/System Description
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When the headlamp and panel dimmer switch is placed in the AUTO position, the body control module (BCM) receives a ground signal through the headlamp switch headlamps OFF signal circuit. The headlamp and panel dimmer switch headlamps ON signal circuit and the park lamp switch signal circuit are both open and have no ground signal. When the headlamp and panel dimmer switch is placed in the PARK or HEAD position, the BCM will receive a ground signal through the headlamp switch headlamps ON signal circuit and the park lamp switch signal circuit. The headlamp switch headlamps OFF signal circuit will be open and have no ground signal.