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Exterior Light Test 1A - Identifying Exterior Lighting System Problems

NOTE: Perform SYMPTOM ID TEST 1A  before proceeding with this test. For connector terminal identification, refer to CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  . For wiring diagrams, refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Perform, after each repair, VERIFICATION TEST VER-1A - VERIFICATION PROCEDURE  .
CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting or connecting any module connector.

Exterior lighting system consists of headlights (with time delay), parking lights and underhood lights. Identify problems(s) listed in EXTERIOR LIGHT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY table and perform indicated test(s).

NOTE: Headlight time delay will only operate when ignition switch is turned off, while headlights are still on and headlight switch is turned to OFF position within 45 seconds of ignition switch being turned off. Body Control Module (BCM) will provide a 90-second time delay before turning headlights off.
EXTERIOR LIGHT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY

Problem Perform
Headlights Will Not Turn On EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 2A 
Headlights Will Not Turn Off EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 3A 
Parking Lights Will Not Turn On EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 4A 
Parking Lights Will Not Turn Off EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 5A 
Fog Lights Will Not Turn On (1) EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 6A 
Fog Lights Will Not Turn Off (1) EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 7A 
Auto Headlights Will Not Turn On (1) EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 8A 
Auto Headlights Will Not Turn Off (1) EXTERIOR LIGHT TEST 9A 
(1) Town & Country model only.