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Circuit/System Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the DRL Relay from the rear fuse block.
  2. Ignition ON, headlamps OFF, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the supply voltage circuit terminal 94 and ground.
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the low beam supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 90 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 93 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 90 and the control circuit terminal 92.
  6. Command the DRL ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  7. Headlamps OFF, connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 93 and the supply voltage circuit terminal 92. The low beam headlamps should illuminate.
    • If the headlamps do not illuminate, test the supply voltage circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the DRL fuse or the rear fuse block.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DRL relay.