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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Headlight System Check Performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Headlight System Check

2

  1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector.
  2. Select the twilight delay from the IPC data list.
  3. Slide the twilight delay switch to the extreme positive position.

Is the twilight delay value near 255 counts?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

  1. Slide the twilight delay switch slowly to the extreme negative position.
  2. The value should gradually decrease. If sudden large decreases are noted, replace the headlamp switch.

Is the twilight delay value near 0 counts?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Verify that the symptom still exists.
  2. If the symptom still exists, replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the IPC replacement complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Slide the twilight delay switch to the extreme positive position.
  3. Disconnect the instrument cluster (IPC) connector C3.
  4. Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster (IPC) connector C3 terminal C9 (PPL) and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

4.4-4.8V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Slide the twilight delay switch to the extreme negative position.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0.2-0.6V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the IPC replacement complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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8

Inspect CKT 1783 (PPL) for an open or short to ground. Refer to Testing for Continuity or Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1783 OK?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect CKT 470 (BLK) for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 470 OK?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Is the headlamp switch replacement complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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11

Repair the suspect wiring. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Headlight System Check

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