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PINPOINT TEST D : The Low Beams Are On Continuously

  1. D1 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a scan tool, perform the FLM network test.

    Does the FLM pass the network test? 

    Yes  GO to  D2.
    No  REFER to Module Communications Network , Symptom Chart: Communication Network.
  2. D2 CHECK FOR LIGHT SENSOR DTCs

    • Review the DTCs recorded from the BCM self-test.

    Is DTC B1A85:11 or DTC B1A85:13 present? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test L .
    No  GO to  D3.
  3. D3 CHECK THE FLM HEADLAMP SWITCH PID

    • Using a scan tool, view FLM PIDs.
    • Using a scan tool, monitor the FLM LT_SW PID while moving the headlamp switch through all positions.

    Do the headlamp switch positions agree with the PID ? 

    Yes  GO to  D4.
    No  INSTALL a new FLM. Refer to Front Lighting Control Module (FLM) .
  4. D4 CHECK THE BCM OUTPUT

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: BCM C2280E.
    • Ignition ON.

    Does the left or right headlamp continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  For vehicles with halogen headlamps, REPAIR the BCM low beam output circuit in question for a short to voltage. For vehicles with HID headlamps, GO to  D5.
    No  GO to  D6.
  5. D5 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Illuminated Headlamp.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Headlamp-Left C1284A-1
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      Ground
      Headlamp-Right C1285A-1
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      Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  REPAIR the BCM low beam output circuit in question for a short to voltage.
    No  REPAIR or install a new headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly .
  6. D6 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules - Without Intelligent Access or REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules - With Intelligent Access .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.