Headlamp Switch On Indicator Always On

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Headlamp Switch On Indicator Always On
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Headlamp Switch On Indicator Always On Diagnostic Test

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Interior Lights Dimming Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  Lighting Systems Connector End Views   or  Body Control System Connector End Views  in Body Control System
1 Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2 Verify that the headlamp switch on indicator is always ON.
Does the headlamp switch on indicator operate properly?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Are the headlamps operating properly? Go to Step 4  Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems 
4
  1. Disconnect the headlamp switch.
  2. Test for a ground signal at the headlamp on indicator control terminal of the headlamp switch connector.
Is a ground signal present?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 Test the headlamp on indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct a condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing andWiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
8 Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 10  -
9
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 10  -
10 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3 
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.