Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Inoperative

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) INOPERATIVE

DIAGNOSTIC FAULT INFORMATION





Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The low beam headlamps operate at reduced intensity when in daytime running lamps (DRL) mode. The DRL relay is soldered into the underhood fuse block circuit board. The ground circuit to the switch side or the DRL relay has a resistor in-line to reduce the intensity of the low beam headlamps for DRL operation. The body control module (BCM) receives a signal from the ambient light sensor indicating a low or high ambient outside light level. Under daylight conditions the BCM grounds the DRL relay control circuit energizing the DRL control relay. The now closed relay supplies ground directly to the low beam headlamps now illuminate with reduced intensity. The DRL relay is ground at G203. Any time the headlamps are illuminated the DRL will not illuminate. Manual park lamps do not effect DRL operation.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- A short to ground or open/high resistance in the ambient light sensor circuit
- The ambient light sensor with an open/high resistance within it

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Ignition ON, the headlamp switch in the AUTO position. Observes the headlamps, the headlamps should be ON.

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the (DRL) ambient light sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit and ground.
- If greater than 1 ohm, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit and ground.
- If less than 4.8 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- If greater than 5.2 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DRL ambient light sensor.

COMPONENT TESTING
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the DRL ambient light sensor.
2. Sweep the sensor through the entire range while monitoring the resistance between the signal terminal and the low reference terminal. The resistance should vary between 13 - 23 M ohms without any spikes or dropouts.
- If the resistance is not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the DRL ambient light sensor.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
- Ambient Light Sensor Replacement
- Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming Verification Tests Programming and Relearning