Circuit/System Testing

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the headlamp switch.
  2. Ignition ON, headlamps ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the LED dimming control circuit terminal K X1 and ground.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the LED dimming control circuit terminal K X1 and the headlamp on indicator control circuit terminal L X1.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the LED dimming control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between headlamp on switch signal circuit terminal D X1 and the ground circuit terminal C X1. The test lamp should illuminate.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the headlamp ON indicator control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.
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